Waiting Period
“Waiting Period” by Hubert Selby, Jr. is a thought-provoking exploration of desperation and morality, published by Penguin Books, Limited in 2012. This edition spans 160 pages and is presented in English. The narrative follows a suicidal narrator who, faced with a delay in obtaining a gun due to a computer malfunction, begins to question his desire to end his life. This unexpected pause leads him to contemplate the lives of others he believes should be prioritized over his own.
As the story unfolds, the narrator devises a plan to commit murder, targeting a bureaucrat who has denied him benefits. This decision ignites a journey of self-discovery and purpose, prompting him to confront the implications of his actions. Readers will find a gripping examination of crime and suspense, as well as a deep dive into the complexities of human morality. Selby’s final novel presents a unique perspective on life and death, challenging the reader to reflect on the choices that define us.
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Driven to desperation by the hand the world has dealt him, the suicidal narrator of Waiting Period attempts to buy a gun to end his life. But a computer malfunction causes a delay with the gun license: a life-saving event that sees the man questioning why he should die when there are so many others he believes should go before him. Planning the perfect murder, he chooses a victim – a bureaucrat responsible for denying him his benefits – and discovers to his amazement that his plan works perfectly. But now this man has found his purpose in life, how far will he go with his mission? In his final novel, Hubert Selby Jr. offers a shocking and fascinating examination of morality, murder and one man’s personal war.
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