The End of the Affair by Graham Greene
Set in London during and just after World War II, the novel revolves around a love affair between Maurice Bendrix, a writer, and Sarah Miles, the wife of a civil servant. The story is narrated by Bendrix, who is obsessed with Sarah and hires a private investigator to follow her when he suspects she's having another affair. The novel explores themes of love, hate, and the existence of God, with Sarah's faith playing a significant role in the narrative.
The 288th greatest book of all time
- Published
- 1951
- Nationality
- British
- Type
- Fiction
- Pages
- 160-200
- Words
- 63,000
- Original Language
- English
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This book is on the following lists:
- 4th on The Greatest 20th Century Novels (Waterstone)
- 22nd on 100 Best Novels in English Since 1900 (Counterpunch)
- 31st on The 100 Greatest British Novels (BBC)
- 436th on Our Users' Favorite Books of All Time (The Greatest Books Users)
- A Hundred Novels to Change Your Life (The Daily Mail)
- 1000 Novels Everyone Must Read (The Guardian)
- 1001 Books You Must Read Before You Die (The Book)
- 100 Best Novels Written in English (The Guardian)
- The 75 Best Books of the Past 75 Years (Parade Magazine)
- 222 Best Books of All Time That Deserve a Spot on Your Bookshelf, With Picks from Bestselling Authors and Indie Booksellers (Parade)