The Bottle Factory Outing
The Bottle Factory Outing by Beryl Bainbridge is a literary work published by Little, Brown Book Group Limited on February 9, 2023. This edition spans 208 pages and is presented in English. The narrative follows friends Freda and Brenda as they navigate their lives in an Italian-run wine-bottling factory in North London. When a works outing occurs, it brings unexpected changes and challenges, leading to a day filled with both promise and terror.
Readers will encounter a blend of humor and dark themes as the story unfolds, showcasing the complexities of friendship between the two main characters. The novel explores elements of crime and black humor, offering a unique perspective on their experiences. With its offbeat tone, The Bottle Factory Outing presents a haunting yet comedic exploration of life and relationships, making it a noteworthy addition to the literary fiction genre.
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Shortlisted for the Booker Prize
Named ‘one of the greatest novels of all time’ by the Observer
With a new introduction by Amanda Craig
Freda and Brenda are friends spending their days in an Italian-run wine-bottling factory in North London. When a works outing materialises it offers promise for Freda, but terror for Brenda. Unexpected passions run high on the chilly day of liberty and their lives are never the same again. Beryl Bainbridge dazzles readers in this offbeat, haunting yet hilarious novel.
‘An outrageously funny and horrifying novel’
GRAHAM GREENE
‘Two very complex, funny female characters. They need each other although they would never admit it’
MAXINE PEAKE
‘Superb… vibrant… profoundly comic’
THE TIMES
‘Few writers offer more control and delight’
GUARDIAN
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