There But For The by Ali Smith
There But For The is a novel that explores the interconnectedness of people's lives through the story of a man who locks himself in a room of a house he was invited to for dinner, and refuses to come out. The man's actions cause a media frenzy and bring together four individuals who have links to him, each revealing their own stories and perspectives. The book is a commentary on contemporary life, exploring themes of identity, memory, time, and the nature of connection and disconnection in society.
The 3527th greatest book of all time
- Published
- 2011
- Nationality
- British
- Type
- Fiction
- Pages
- 373
- Words
- Unknown
- Original Language
- English
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This book is on the following lists:
- 99th on The 100 Greatest British Novels (BBC)
- 1001 Books You Must Read Before You Die (The Book)