The Go-Between by L. P. Hartley

Set in the summer of 1900, the novel follows a young boy who visits a friend's family estate and becomes an unwitting messenger in an illicit affair between his friend's older sister and a local farmer. As the boy navigates the complexities of the adult world and the rigid class system of the time, he experiences a loss of innocence that has lasting effects on his life. The narrative explores themes of nostalgia, memory, and the corrupting power of class and wealth.

The 898th greatest book of all time

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Total Points: 405

Since this book was first published in 1953, there is a penalty of 0%. The age adjusted score is 405.0.

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