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Do people ever really grow up? The old devils in this book are just as they have always been, but trapped in a slowly aging body. It's like living in a house that needs repair, but the repairman never comes. When Alun Weaver and his wife, Rhiannon, a famous beauty in her day, move into a quiet retirement community, they find it peopled by friends from former days. Suddenly all the ambitions and energies, overgrown like weeds with years, burst out afresh. In Amis' hands the results are predictably funny.
A note on book covers: 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.
Humorous exploration of aging and eternal youthfulness.
Who is this book for?
If you enjoy stories that blend humor with reflections on aging and nostalgia, The Old Devils is a charming read. Amis creates a vivid picture of seasoned characters revisiting their pasts, full of wit and warmth. It's a wonderful pick for those who appreciate literary humor intertwined with life's inevitable passage.
