Rotters’ Club by Jonathan Coe is a richly textured novel set in 1970s Birmingham, capturing the turbulent social and political landscape of the era through the eyes of a group of adolescents. Combining sharp wit with poignant observation, Coe explores themes of friendship, family, and the coming-of-age experience against a backdrop of striking historical events such as strikes and racial tensions. The narrative is both intimate and expansive, weaving personal dramas with the wider mutability of a society in crisis. This acclaimed work stands as a compelling depiction of youth, disillusionment, and resilience, solidifying Jonathan Coe’s reputation as a master storyteller of contemporary British life.
Rotters’ Club by Jonathan Coe is a richly textured novel set in 1970s Birmingham, capturing the turbulent social and political landscape of the era through the eyes of a group of adolescents. Combining sharp wit with poignant observation, Coe explores themes of friendship, family, and the coming-of-age experience against a backdrop of striking historical events such as strikes and racial tensions. The narrative is both intimate and expansive, weaving personal dramas with the wider mutability of a society in crisis. This acclaimed work stands as a compelling depiction of youth, disillusionment, and resilience, solidifying Jonathan Coe’s reputation as a master storyteller of contemporary British life.
First Vintage Contemporary Edition 2003 softcover very good condition, copy is clean internally/externally
