Wilt by Tom Sharpe
The book is a satirical comedy that follows the life of Henry Wilt, a demoralized and downtrodden assistant lecturer of liberal studies at a technical college in England. Wilt struggles with his mundane life, his domineering wife Eva, and his dead-end job. His life takes a chaotic turn when a series of misunderstandings and unfortunate events, including a prank involving an inflatable doll, lead to a police investigation for murder. Wilt must navigate the absurdities of the social classes, the ineptitudes of the police force, and the eccentricities of his own life to clear his name in a world that seems to be conspiring against him. The novel is a humorous critique of British society, bureaucracy, and the education system in the 1970s.
The 10912th greatest book of all time
- Published
- 1976
- Nationality
- British
- Length
- Medium
- Pages
- 250-300
- Original Language
- English
- Avg User Rating
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(3.7)
- Alternate Titles
- None
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