Experience the extraordinary Milkman by Anna Burns, winner of the 2018 Man Booker Prize and one of the most innovative novels of recent years. Set during the Troubles in an unnamed city that is unmistakably Belfast, this remarkable work tells the story of an 18-year-old woman known only as 'middle sister' who becomes the target of unwanted attention from a powerful paramilitary figure known as the milkman.
Burns crafts a hypnotic narrative that captures the paranoia, gossip, and psychological warfare of living in a divided community where everyone watches everyone else, and the smallest actions carry dangerous meanings. Written in a stream-of-consciousness style that perfectly mirrors the claustrophobic atmosphere of the time, the novel explores themes of power, rumor, resistance, and the struggle to maintain personal autonomy in a society consumed by conflict. Middle sister's determination to live her own life—reading while walking, dating 'maybe-boyfriend,' and avoiding political entanglements—becomes an act of quiet rebellion.
Perfect for readers who appreciate experimental literary fiction, fans of Eimear McBride and Deborah Levy, and anyone interested in powerful explorations of identity, community pressure, and the personal cost of political violence. Burns's distinctive voice and fearless storytelling make this essential reading for serious contemporary fiction lovers.
Condition: Good - moderate wear, pages clean and intact, binding tight, some page yellowing, all pages present
