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My enemy's enemy

Kingsley Amis

1962 · V. Gollancz · 224 pages

English Short storiesSocial life and customsFictionNouvelles anglaisesMœurs et coutumes

About this book

This is an early collection of stories from the 1950s, the first three all based on Amis's wartime experience in the Royal Signals Corp. Several others reference characters from contemporaneous novels, and the final one--unexpectedly--showcases Amis's enduring interest in science fiction.

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A propulsive thriller that trades depth for forward motion. The voice is direct, the chapters are short, and most readers blow through it in two sittings. If you're between heavier books and want a clean reset, this fits.

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A plot-driven with strong character, tense and immersive read.

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