The Glamour by Christopher Priest

The novel explores the enigmatic concept of invisibility, but not in the traditional sense of a physical phenomenon. Instead, it delves into the psychological and metaphorical aspects of being unseen in society. The story follows a man who, after a traumatic incident, wakes up in a hospital with no memory of his past. As he tries to piece together his identity, he encounters a woman who claims they share a history and a secret: the ability to make themselves invisible, known as "the glamour." This power of invisibility serves as a metaphor for alienation and the human desire to escape notice, while the narrative itself blurs the lines between reality and perception, leaving the reader to question what is truly visible.

The 4831st greatest book of all time


Published
1984
Nationality
British
Type
Fiction
Pages
null
Words
Unknown
Original Language
English

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