Born Yesterday by Gordon Burn
The News as a Novel
"Born Yesterday" is a unique take on the events of 2007, using them to reflect on the state of Britain. The book examines the disappearance of Madeleine McCann, the floods that swept Britain, and the transition of power from Tony Blair to Gordon Brown. The author blends fact and fiction, creating a hybrid novel that offers a snapshot of a nation in transition and crisis, exploring themes of celebrity, power, and tragedy.
The 13983rd greatest book of all time
- Published
- 2008
- Nationality
- British
- Length
- Short
- Pages
- 224
- Words
- Unknown
- Original Language
- English
- Alternate Titles
- None
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This book is on the following 1 lists:
- 82nd on The 100 Best Books of the Decade(2000) (Times)