Darconville's Cat by Alexander Theroux
This novel follows the life of Alaric Darconville, an English professor at a women's college in Virginia, who falls in love with one of his students, Isabel. However, when Isabel leaves him for another man, Darconville is plunged into despair and embarks on a quest for revenge against womankind. The book is a dark, satirical exploration of love and hatred, filled with rich language and complex characters.
The 5412th greatest book of all time
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This book is on the following lists:
- 84th on 20th Century's Greatest Hits: 100 English-Language Books of Fiction (Larry McCaffery)