Glow A Novel
Glow, a novel by Ned Beauman, published by Alfred A. Knopf in 2015, is a work of fiction that intertwines elements of mystery and suspense. Set in South London during May 2010, the narrative explores the peculiar behavior of foxes, the disappearance of Burmese immigrants, and the rise of a new party drug called Glow. The story follows twenty-two-year-old Raf, who navigates his days with his bull terrier, Rose, while engaging in the vibrant nightlife of raves and pirate radio stations. As Raf searches for his missing friend Theo, he becomes embroiled in a larger conspiracy that challenges his understanding of the world around him.
Readers will find a blend of thrilling plot twists and intellectual humor as Raf’s journey unfolds. The novel delves into themes of love and deception, particularly through Raf’s relationship with Cherish, a woman he meets at a rave. Beauman’s writing combines a fast-paced narrative with rich linguistic flair, making Glow a distinctive addition to the literary landscape. With 247 pages, this edition presents a compelling exploration of urban life and the complexities of human connections amidst a backdrop of societal anomalies.
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South London, May 2010: foxes are behaving strangely, Burmese immigrants are going missing, and everyone is trying to get hold of a new party drug called Glow. A young man suffering from a rare sleep disorder will uncover the connections between all these anomalies in this taut, riveting new novel by a young writer hailed by The Guardian as “playful, arresting, unnerving, opulent, rude and–above all–deliciously, startlingly, exuberantly fresh.”
Twenty-two-year-old Raf spends his days walking Rose, a bull terrier who guards the transmitters for a pirate radio station, and his nights at raves in warehouses and launderettes. When his friend Theo vanishes without a trace, Raf’s efforts to find him will lead straight into the heart of a global corporate conspiracy. Meanwhile, he’s falling in love with a beautiful young woman he met at one of those raves, but he’ll soon discover that there is far more to Cherish than meets the eye.
Combining the pace, drama, and explosive plot twists of a thriller with his trademark intellectual, linguistic, and comedic pyrotechnics, Glow is Ned Beauman’s most compelling, virtuosic, and compulsively readable novel yet.
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