'Daniel Martin' by John Fowles is a highly introspective novel that follows the life of the titular character, a screenwriter and author, as he reflects on his past and navigates his tangled love affairs with two sisters. The narrative weaves between different time periods and perspectives, exploring themes of psychology, culture, love, and self-examination. Set in London, Hollywood, and various other locations, the book delves deep into the inner lives of the characters as they grapple with midlife crises and the consequences of their past actions.
From The Publisher:
The eponymous hero of John Fowles's largest and richest novel is an English playwright turned Hollywood screenwriter who has begun to question his own values. Summoned home to England to visit an ailing friend, Daniel Martin finds himself back in the company of people who once knew him well, forced to confront his buried past, and propelled toward a journey of self-discovery through which he ultimately creates for himself a more satisfying existence. A brilliantly imagined novel infused with a profound understanding of human nature, Daniel Martin is John Fowles at the height of his literary powers.
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