Graham Swift's prize winning novel is set in the Fens of eastern England and fluctuates across multiple timelines. The narrator, Tom Crick, is a 52 year old history teacher who recounts stories of his family history and their deeply buried secrets. At its heart, the novel reflects history's purpose, not as simply a record of facts, but a fragile and necessary attempt to give meaning to chaos.
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