Even

In a world where justice seems like a distant dream, the protagonist of "Even" embarks on a unique journey of vengeance and self-discovery. Unlike others who merely lament the world's unfairness, this anonymous hero sets out to correct past wrongs and secure a just future. His quest takes him across London, blending humor, heroism, and horror while drawing on ancient wisdom and contemporary woes. From Oedipus to fallen dictators and the deceit of plumbers, this sharply written novella explores the complex moral landscapes of today's world, offering profound insights wrapped in dark humor.

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About the Author: Nigel Barley
Nigel Barley is the author of some twenty books with Penguin, Time Warner, Monsoon, Eland and Little,Brown. He originally trained as an anthropologist and worked in West Africa, spending time with the Dowayo people of North Cameroon. He survived to move to the Ethnography Department of the British Museum, settled on Indonesia as his principal research interest and has worked on both the history and contemporary culture of that area. After escaping from the museum, he is now a writer and broadcaster and divides his time, with his partner, between London and Indonesia.
Most people agree that the world should be just but that it simply isn't. Rogues flourish, the good die young and many feel they have not received their due. Unlike the rest of us, the anonymous hero of Even does not just complain about it, he embarks on a voyage of self-discovery, searching both for vengeance for the past and justice for the future in a personal attempt to bring balance to an unbalanced world. The result is a quest that ranges across contemporary London and is, by turn, humorous, heroic and horrific, involving Oedipus, fallen dictators and the iniquity of plumbers as it distils ancient wisdom into black humour.

Sharply written and observed, this extraordinary novella of revenge and misfortune offers a lively key to the contemporary world and the curious moralities of other cultures.

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