All Quiet On The Orient Express by Magnus Mills
In this darkly humorous novel, an unnamed narrator finds himself in a small English village after deciding to take a break from his motorcycle journey. Initially planning to stay only a short while, he becomes entangled in a series of odd jobs for the enigmatic Mr. Parker, the local landlord. As the tasks grow increasingly bizarre and the villagers' behavior more peculiar, the narrator's stay extends indefinitely, leading him into a web of subtle manipulation and existential absurdity. The story explores themes of inertia, obligation, and the unsettling nature of rural life, all wrapped in a cloak of dry wit and understated tension.
- Published
- 1999
- Nationality
- British
- Length
- Short
- Pages
- 192-208
- Original Language
- English
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(2.0)
- Alternate Titles
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