The Cockroach, Ian McEwan
The Cockroach, Ian McEwan
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The Cockroach

Author: Ian McEwan

Narrator: Bill Nighy

Unabridged: 2 hr 13 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Recorded Books

Published: 10/08/2019

Synopsis

A brilliant, of-the-moment political satire like no other, from the Booker Prize winner and bestselling author of Atonement. Kafka meets the world of Brexit in this bitingly funny novel centered on a cockroach transformed into the prime minister of England. That morning, Jim Sams, clever but by no means profound, woke from uneasy dreams to find himself transformed into a giant creature. Jim Sams has undergone a metamorphosis. In his previous life he was ignored or loathed, but in his new incarnation he is the most powerful man in Britain—and it is his mission to carry out the will of the people. Nothing must get in his way; not the opposition, nor the dissenters within his own party. Not even the rules of parliamentary democracy. In this bitingly funny Kafkaesque satire, Ian McEwan engages with scabrous humor a very recognizable political world and turns it on its head.

About Ian McEwan

Ian McEwan is one of Britain's most celebrated contemporary novelists, acclaimed for his psychologically incisive storytelling and elegant prose. Since his literary debut in the 1970s, McEwan has earned international recognition for works that blend emotional intimacy with sharp social observation, from the unsettling early short stories of First Love, Last Rites to the Booker Prize–winning Amsterdam. His bestselling novels, including Atonement, Enduring Love, On Chesil Beach, and Machines Like Me, showcase his range—from historical drama to ethical thrillers to speculative fiction exploring the frontiers of science and morality.

Adapted frequently for stage and screen, McEwan's work continues to resonate with readers worldwide for its moral complexity, suspenseful plots, and unflinching look at love, guilt, and the human condition. Beyond fiction, he has also written screenplays, librettos, and essays on science, politics, and literature, reinforcing his place as one of the most versatile voices of his generation.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Valeriu on October 13, 2024

Gîndacul nu e tocmai un roman vesel. Eu n-am rîs. Și, mă tem, că nici Ian McEwan n-a dorit să provoace ilaritate în rîndul cititorilor britanici. A fost modul lui de a-și vărsa oful pe niște politicieni cu minte de gîndac și pe un popor care a acceptat cu o ușurință uimitoare să fie mințit. Din păca......more

Goodreads review by Ron on October 06, 2019

Ian McEwan’s little “Cockroach” scurried into the light this week. With a nod to Kafka, it’s a satirical novella about Brexit and Boris Johnson, the UK’s literate version of Donald Trump. As the story opens, a bug discovers he’s been transformed into the Prime Minister of England. “This is so unfair......more

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