The Contenders
The Contenders by John Wain is a novel published by Foruli Fiction on February 28, 2015, featuring 224 pages in English. This work is recognized as a lost classic within the ‘Angry Young Man’ genre, exploring the intense rivalry between two individuals—a passionate artist and a driven industrialist—who share a common upbringing in a gritty urban environment. Their paths intersect at a local school, and as they mature, their ambitions lead them to fiercely compete against one another, driven by personal motivations that extend beyond mere success.
Readers will find a narrative that delves into the complexities of ambition and rivalry, observed through the lens of a non-competitive friend whose perspective shifts as tensions escalate. The story intricately weaves themes of friendship and competition, highlighting the dynamics of their lives as surprises unfold. With its focus on character-driven conflict and the nuances of urban life, this edition of The Contenders offers a thought-provoking exploration of human relationships and societal expectations.
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The lost classic ‘Angry Young Man’ novel.
A clash of two temperaments. An artist and an industrialist grow up in the same smoky town and attend the same local school. In adult life each drives fiercely towards success in his own sphere, as much with an eye to outdoing the other as for any other reason. The struggle is watched through the tolerant eye of a non-competitive friend – until that eye becomes markedly less tolerant, the sub-plot becomes the main plot, and surprises pile up.
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