Success
Success by Martin Amis, published by Vintage in 2004, is a literary work that delves into the lives of two brothers, Gregory and Terry Riding. This edition spans 224 pages and presents a narrative filled with humor and moral complexity. Gregory, characterized by his charm and self-delusion, navigates a life of numerous romantic encounters, while his foster brother Terry grapples with grief and a troubled past, leading to a stark contrast in their experiences.
Readers will find a story that explores themes of desire, identity, and the shifting dynamics between the brothers as their lives take unexpected turns. The narrative is marked by a blend of wit and a critical examination of societal norms, reflecting the complexities of human relationships. Through its engaging prose, Success invites readers to consider the intricacies of personal fulfillment and the often painful realities that accompany it.
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‘A terrifying, painfully funny Swiftian exercise in moral disgust’ Observer
Smooth-talking, sensual and self-deluded, Gregory Riding leads an existence of formidable foppishness, his days and nights a series of effortless, titillating conquests and tireless sex – sister, employers, acquaintances are but co-stars among a cast of thousands to have passed through his busy bed. Meanwhile, Gregory’s foster brother, Terry, has to make do with the leavings as he trawls through life in a miasma of grief, burdened by an unmentionable past and the unlikelihood of ever having a good time in bed.
But when Success swivels her capricious gaze roles are reversed with and the Riding brothers find their lives dramatically changed.
‘An instantly recognizable voice, penetrating, loquacious, slightly hysterical, upsetting, rising above the basso pseudo-profundo babble of his competitors like filed fingernails scraping down glass’ Sunday Times
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