How Late It Was, How Late by James Kelman
The novel is a stream-of-consciousness narrative told from the perspective of Sammy, a shoplifter and ex-convict from Glasgow who wakes up in an alley after a two-day drinking binge to find he is completely blind. As Sammy struggles to navigate his new reality, he contends with bureaucratic systems, confronts his past, and grapples with his relationships, all while trying to understand and adjust to his sudden loss of sight. The story is a gritty exploration of working-class life, the human condition, and the nature of reality.
The 1636th greatest book of all time
- Published
- 1994
- Nationality
- Scottish
- Type
- Fiction
- Pages
- 374
- Words
- Unknown
- Original Language
- English
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This book is on the following lists:
- Man Booker Prize (Man Booker Prize)
- 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)