Under the Net by Iris Murdoch
"Under the Net" is a novel featuring a struggling writer living in London who is forced to reevaluate his life after being evicted from his flat. He embarks on a series of misadventures, meeting a variety of eccentric characters and getting involved in a dog-napping scheme. Throughout his journey, he contemplates philosophical ideas about truth, art, and personal freedom, ultimately leading to his self-discovery and transformation.
The 734th greatest book of all time
- Published
- 1954
- Nationality
- British
- Type
- Fiction
- Pages
- 250-320
- Words
- 86,422
- Original Language
- English
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This book is on the following lists:
- 90th on The Telegraph’s 100 Novels Everyone Should Read (Telegraph)
- 95th on The Modern Library | 100 Best Novels (Modern Library)
- TIME Magazine All Time 100 Novels (TIME Magazine)
- 1001 Books You Must Read Before You Die (The Book)
- 1000 Novels Everyone Must Read (The Guardian)