Capital by John Lanchester
This book provides an insightful commentary on the financial crisis of 2008, focusing on the residents of a single street in London. It explores the lives of various characters, including a banker and his shopaholic wife, a Senegalese footballer, a Polish builder, and an 82-year-old woman who has lived in her house since birth. The narrative delves into their intertwined lives, their dreams, and their fears, providing a detailed snapshot of a society in flux due to the financial turmoil.
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- Published
- 2012
- Nationality
- British
- Length
- Long
- Pages
- 527
- Original Language
- English
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- Alternate Titles
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