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Literary Fiction· United Kingdom

The Information

by Martin Amis
Aggregate Editorial Score34/100
ALA Notable Books
Published 1995493 pagesEnglish
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The Information by Martin Amis is a landmark work of literary fiction, first published in 1995. Richard Tull, a failed literary novelist, wages an increasingly disastrous war on his spectacularly successful friend Gwyn Barry. Amis's mid-career novel is his most personal meditation on literature, failure, and the passage of time. Themes of literary failure, friendship, envy run through the work. The book has received recognition from ALA Notable Books 1995.

Book Details

AuthorMartin Amis
Published1995
Country of Origin🇬🇧 United Kingdom
LanguageEnglish
Pages493
Category📖 Literary Fiction
ISBN9780679735342
Editorial Score34/100
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📖 Literary Fiction

Character-driven fiction that prioritises style, theme, and psychological depth.

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Country of Origin

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

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Awards & Recognition

ALA Notable Books
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199512
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Information about?

Richard Tull, a failed literary novelist, wages an increasingly disastrous war on his spectacularly successful friend Gwyn Barry. Amis's mid-career novel is his most personal meditation on literature, failure, and the passage of time.

Who wrote The Information?

The Information was written by Martin Amis, from United Kingdom. First published in 1995.

What awards has The Information won?

The Information has received the following awards and honours: ALA Notable Books 1995.

Is The Information worth reading?

The Information is a book that has earned critical recognition, with an aggregate editorial score of 12/100 on 50 Best Books, based on mentions across 1 editorial source. It is particularly recommended for readers interested in literary failure, friendship, envy.

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What category is The Information?

The Information is classified as Literary Fiction. Character-driven fiction that prioritises style, theme, and psychological depth.

What country is The Information from?

The Information originates from United Kingdom's literary tradition. Explore more books from United Kingdom on our country page.

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