The Casual Vacancy

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Small town, big secrets, societal strife unveiled.

If you're intrigued by the social intricacies of English towns and enjoy a novel that unflinchingly explores the darker sides of humanity, The Casual Vacancy could be a compelling read for you. Rowling steps away from the magical world of her famed Harry Potter series to deliver a gritty, realistic portrayal of societal conflicts that exist beneath a seemingly idyllic façade. It's a vivid, character-driven drama where the personal and political collide.

  • Goodreads Choice Award for Fiction (2012)
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The Casual Vacancy

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ISBN: 9780751552867
Authors: J.K. Rowling
Publisher: Sphere Books
Date of Publication: 2013-01-01
Format: Paperback
Related Topics: Mystery
Goodreads rating: 3.31
(rated by 336520 readers)

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A big novel about a small town… When Barry Fairbrother dies unexpectedly in his early forties, the little town of Pagford is left in shock. Pagford appears to be an English idyll—with a cobbled market square and an ancient abbey—but behind its charming façade lies a town at war. The rich clash with the poor, teenagers battle their parents, wives contend with their husbands, and teachers struggle with their pupils. Pagford is far from what it seems. The empty seat Barry leaves on the town council becomes the catalyst for the fiercest conflict the town has ever seen. The election to fill his seat is fraught with passion, duplicity, and unexpected revelations. Who will triumph in this battle of wills? Blackly comic, thought-provoking, and constantly surprising, The Casual Vacancy is J.K. Rowling’s first novel for adults.
 

Small town, big secrets, societal strife unveiled.

If you're intrigued by the social intricacies of English towns and enjoy a novel that unflinchingly explores the darker sides of humanity, The Casual Vacancy could be a compelling read for you. Rowling steps away from the magical world of her famed Harry Potter series to deliver a gritty, realistic portrayal of societal conflicts that exist beneath a seemingly idyllic façade. It's a vivid, character-driven drama where the personal and political collide.

  • Goodreads Choice Award for Fiction (2012)
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.