Autumn by Ali Smith
"Autumn" is a post-Brexit novel revolving around the deep and complex friendship between an old man, Daniel, and a young woman, Elisabeth. Set in the United Kingdom, the story unfolds as Daniel lies in a care home slipping in and out of consciousness, and Elisabeth visits him, reading to him and reflecting on their shared past. The narrative weaves between the past and present, exploring themes of time, art, love, and political upheaval. It is a meditation on a world growing ever more bordered and exclusive, on what richness and worth are, on what harvest means.
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This book is on the following lists:
- 8th on The 100 best books of the 21st century (The Guardian)
- The 10 Best Books Through Time (New York Times)
- Books by Women That Every Man Should Read (The Guardian)