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 847th greatest book of all time
- Published
- 1953
- Nationality
- British
- Type
- Fiction
- Pages
- 300-350
- Words
- 101,500
- Original Language
- English
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This book is on the following lists:
- Finest Works of Fiction (Martin Seymour-Smith and Editors)
- 1001 Books You Must Read Before You Die (The Book)
- The Modern Library: The Two Hundred Best Novels in English Since 1950 (The Modern Library (Book))
- 1000 Novels Everyone Must Read (The Guardian)