At Last by Edward St Aubyn
"At Last" is the final installment in a five-part series that follows the life of a man from a dysfunctional, upper-class English family. The protagonist attends his mother's funeral, where he reflects on his traumatic childhood, filled with abuse and neglect, and his subsequent struggles with drug addiction. Throughout the day, he interacts with a host of characters from his past and present, leading to introspection and revelations about his life and relationships. The book presents a scathing critique of the British aristocracy, while also exploring themes of recovery, redemption, and the possibility of change.
The 3652nd greatest book of all time
- Published
- 2011
- Nationality
- British
- Type
- Fiction
- Pages
- 272
- Words
- Unknown
- Original Language
- English
- Alternate Titles
- None
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This book is on the following 2 lists:
- 82nd on The 100 Greatest British Novels (BBC)
- The 75 Best Books of the Past 75 Years (Parade Magazine)