The Line of Beauty by Alan Hollinghurst
Set in the 1980s during the era of Margaret Thatcher's conservative government in Britain, this novel follows the life of a young gay man named Nick Guest. Coming from a middle-class background, he moves into the home of his wealthy friend's family and becomes infatuated with the opulence and power of the upper class. As he navigates his way through this new world, he also explores his sexuality, all while dealing with the societal and political implications of the AIDS crisis.
The 928th greatest book of all time
- Published
- 2004
- Nationality
- British
- Type
- Fiction
- Pages
- 400-500
- Words
- 104,000
- Original Language
- English
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This book is on the following lists:
- 6th on A Premature Attempt at the 21st Century Canon (Vulture)
- 16th on The 21st Century's 12 Greatest Novels (BBC)
- 35th on The New Classics - 100 Best Reads from 1983 to 2008 (Entertainment Weekly)
- 38th on The 100 best books of the 21st century (The Guardian)
- 59th on The 100 Greatest British Novels (BBC)
- 61st on The 100 Best Books of the Decade(2000) (Times)
- 1000 Novels Everyone Must Read (The Guardian)
- Books of the Decade (The Guardian)
- 1001 Books You Must Read Before You Die (The Book)
- Man Booker Prize (Man Booker Prize)