London Fields by Martin Amis
The story unfolds through the eyes of Samson Young, an American writer in search of a plotline for his new novel. After meeting Keith at Heathrow Airport on his arrival in London, he befriends the other characters and starts to use their real-life story as a plot for a murder mystery.
The plot twists and turns as Nicola plays sexual mind-games with each of her two admirers, while confiding in Sam so he has material for his book. With Keith, she plays the worldly sex-siren who can give him anything he has ever dreamed of. With Guy, she is the shy virgin who has fallen head-over-heals in love with him. All of this is designed to lead to her inevitable murder by Keith, with Guy as the fall-guy.
At 470 pages, London Fields is a monster of a book, but Amis’ talent at writing hilarious conversational pieces between the characters and entertaining events makes it very readable. However, I did feel a little let down by the finale, expecting there to be more meaning and sense of purpose after the build up. Still, I did enjoy it very much and would recommend it to others.
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