The End Of Mr. Y by Scarlett Thomas
When Ariel Manto uncovers a copy of The End of Mr. Y in a second-hand bookshop, she can't believe her eyes. She knows enough about its author, the outlandish Victorian scientist Thomas Lumas, to know that copies are exceedingly rare. And, some say, cursed. With Mr. Y under her arm, Ariel finds herself thrust into a thrilling adventure of love, sex, death and time-travel.
Ingenious and original. . A cracking good yarn, fizzing with intelligence -- Philip Pullman
A masterpiece . . . A brilliant, engaging story that makes you rethink the nature of existence and the true structure of the world -- Douglas Coupland
Destined to become a cult book * * Sunday Telegraph * *
Enormously ambitious and satisfying * * Time Out * *
Hugely enjoyable * * The Times * *
One of the most exciting novels I have read in recent years -- Jonathan Coe
Smart, stylish and dizzying * * Scotsman * *
A sprawling, shifting novel that begins with a strange rare book and ends up sending its heroine quantum-leaping through other people's minds . . . Thomas carries her readers through her wilder flights. -- James Purdon * * Observer * *
Thomas pulls off this intellectual rollercoaster of a novel with dry humour and panache, the ideas sparkle and the protagonist is wryly appealing. * * The Sunday Times * *
Enjoyable bunkum, as brainy as it is fantastical . . . Thomas has produced a contemporary fantasy novel worth reading. -- Colin Waters * * Sunday Herald * *
A novel that bursts with originality. * * Sunday Business Post * *
A masterpiece . . . A brilliant, engaging story that makes you rethink the nature of existence and the true structure of the world -- Douglas Coupland
Destined to become a cult book * * Sunday Telegraph * *
Enormously ambitious and satisfying * * Time Out * *
Hugely enjoyable * * The Times * *
One of the most exciting novels I have read in recent years -- Jonathan Coe
Smart, stylish and dizzying * * Scotsman * *
A sprawling, shifting novel that begins with a strange rare book and ends up sending its heroine quantum-leaping through other people's minds . . . Thomas carries her readers through her wilder flights. -- James Purdon * * Observer * *
Thomas pulls off this intellectual rollercoaster of a novel with dry humour and panache, the ideas sparkle and the protagonist is wryly appealing. * * The Sunday Times * *
Enjoyable bunkum, as brainy as it is fantastical . . . Thomas has produced a contemporary fantasy novel worth reading. -- Colin Waters * * Sunday Herald * *
A novel that bursts with originality. * * Sunday Business Post * *
Scarlett Thomas was born in London in 1972. Her previous novels include Bright Young Things, Going Out and PopCo. In 2001 she was included in the Independent on Sunday's list of the UK's 20 best young writers. She currently teaches English Literature and Creative Writing at the University of Kent.
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| ISBN 13 | 9781847670700 |
| ISBN 10 | 1847670709 |
| Title | The End Of Mr. Y |
| Author | Scarlett Thomas |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Canongate Books |
| Year published | 2008-06-12 |
| Number of pages | 512 |
| Prizes | Long-listed for The Orange Broadband Prize for Fiction 2008 (UK) |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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