The Slaves of Solitude by Patrick Hamilton
Set in England during World War II, the novel follows a middle-aged woman living in a boarding house, who spends her time navigating the petty squabbles and politics of her fellow residents. Her life takes a turn when she becomes entangled in a love triangle with a charming but manipulative American lieutenant and a young German woman. The book explores themes of loneliness, manipulation, and the struggle for personal freedom in a time of national crisis.
The 1251st greatest book of all time
- Published
- 1947
- Nationality
- British
- Type
- Fiction
- Pages
- 312
- Words
- Unknown
- Original Language
- English
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This book is on the following lists:
- 45th on 100 Best Novels in English Since 1900 (Counterpunch)
- 100 Novels That Shaped Our World (BBC)
- 1000 Novels Everyone Must Read (The Guardian)