London: Jonathan Cape. Fine. 1998. First Edition; First Printing. ARC. 0224051709 . A handsome Uncorrected Book Proof of the first edition/first printing in unread Fine condition; McEwan's Booker Prize winning morality tale, cleverly disguised as a comic novel is about Clive Linley and Vernon Halliday who had been Molly Lane's lovers. In the days following Molly's funeral, Clive and Vernon make a pact with consequences and disastrous moral decisions and their friendship will be tested to its limits; 8vo ; [viii], 160 pages .

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Ian McEwan is an English novelist and screenwriter. His novel, Amsterdan won the Man Booker prize in 1998. Amsterdam is a contemporary morality tale that is as profound as it is witty. The novel begins at the funeral of Molly, who has died of a debilitating, progressive neurological disease. She is survived by George, her husband, as well as by several past lovers, who have all have assembled at her funeral to pay their last respects. Clive and Vernon are very old friends and share a common dislike for Garmony and George. George on the other hand is a shrewd businessman who does not care for any of the other three and maintains only the most superficial acquaintance with them. After Molly's funeral, both Vernon and Clive begin to experience odd neurological symptoms and make a mutual pact to help each other commit suicide in order to prevent suffering. George discovers some very personal photographs of Garmony in drag and wants to publish these photographs for personal gain. The story goes on to see justice done and is extremely funny in a dark sort of way. Politics, vengeance and power play are the predominant themes of this compelling novel.

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Bookseller: Books Tell You Why, Inc. (US)
Bookseller's Inventory #: 29808
Title: Amsterdam - Uncorrected Book Proof
Author: McEwan, Ian
Format/Binding: ARC
Book Condition: Used - Fine
Edition: First Edition; First Printing
Binding: Hardcover
ISBN 10: 0224051709
ISBN 13: 9780224051705
Publisher: Jonathan Cape
Place of Publication: London
Date Published: 1998
Keywords: Collectible Rare Out-Of-Print, Novel Novels
Bookseller catalogs: Author Collections / McEwan, Ian; Awarded Books / Man Booker Prize;

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