Books matching: upper class societal dynamics
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Save:'Assembly' by Natasha Brown is a short but powerful exploration of systemic institutional structures and their impact on the self. The book follows a Black woman navigating the corporate world of finance in England, shedding light on the sacrifices and struggles she faces in her journey towards success. Through the protagonist's perspective, the narrative delves into themes of racism, sexism, privilege, and the weight of inherited wealth acquired through colonialism. The writing style is described as lyrical, poetic, and brutally blunt, with a unique structure of multiple narratives alternating to convey the protagonist's inner turmoil and societal observations.
Stop what, he said, we’re not doing anything. She wanted to correct him. There was no we. There was he the subject and her the object, but he just told her look, there’s no point getting worked up ove... - #2
Save:In 'The Seven Dials Mystery' by Agatha Christie, readers are introduced to a different dynamic with young protagonists, Lady Eileen and Jimmy, trying to solve the murders of their friends while uncovering the mysteries of the Seven Dials group. The plot takes unexpected twists and turns, keeping readers engaged till the end. The book is described as a mix of thriller and comedy of manners, set in an English country house with elements of espionage and secret societies intertwined in the mystery.
The story follows Lady Eileen and her friends as they navigate through a murder investigation involving the Seven Dials secret society, espionage, and the discovery of secret formulas. The book is noted for its bantering tone of humor, reminiscent of Wodehouse, and the enjoyable romp through a 1920s English countryside setting. With misdirection, red herrings, and a surprising twist ending, 'The Seven Dials Mystery' provides readers with a fun and engaging read that showcases Agatha Christie's storytelling prowess.
That amiable youth, Jimmy Thesiger, came racing down the big staircase at Chimneys two steps at a time. So precipitate was his descent that he collided with Tredwell, the stately butler, just as the l...
(Also, see 81 recommendations for the series Superintendent Battle ) - #3
Save:'Appointment in Samarra' by John O'Hara is a novel set in a small city in Pennsylvania during the Prohibition era, focusing on the life of Julian English, a wealthy and self-destructive young man. The story follows Julian's downward spiral over three days around Christmas 1930, shedding light on the dissolute upper middle class and their issues with alcoholism, social hypocrisy, and dishonesty. O'Hara's writing style is described as clear, poetic, and full of twists and turns, driving inexorably towards the fatal appointment that Julian seems destined for.
The book explores themes of class, self-destructiveness, inevitability of loss, suffocating social norms, and the intricacies of human relationships during the Jazz Age. O'Hara's storytelling is praised for its brilliance, ironies, and portrayal of characters slipping into inebriated blabbering, providing a pessimistic yet insightful look at the falsehoods of American life in that era.
Our story opens in the mind of Luther L. (L for LeRoy) Fliegler, who is lying in his bed, not thinking of anything, but just aware of sounds, conscious of his own breathing, and sensitive to his own h...
