Pure by Andrew Miller
Set in pre-revolutionary France, the novel follows a young engineer who is tasked with demolishing an overflowing cemetery in Paris. As he undertakes this macabre task, he encounters a variety of characters, including a rebellious nun, a gravedigger, and a family living on the cemetery grounds. The book explores themes of mortality, the inevitability of progress, and the fragility of existence, all set against the backdrop of a society on the brink of dramatic change.
The 10151st greatest book of all time
- Published
- 2011
- Nationality
- British
- Type
- Fiction
- Pages
- 332
- Words
- Unknown
- Original Language
- English
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This book is on the following lists:
- Costa Book Award - Best Novel (Costa Coffee)