10 books of contemporary British writers, are not to be missed

1. Ian McEwan, "Amsterdam"

McEwan masterfully combines uncluttered narrative style with an unpredictable ending. In the center of its history - the other two, the editor of a popular newspaper and composer who composes "Symphony of the Millennium." However, their friendship remained practically nothing, one hidden anger and resentment. Worth reading to find out what the outcome of the confrontation of old comrades.

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2. Julian Barnes, "England, England"

In this collection we have included is the English novel of the writer, in which he tries to explain what good old England. Events unfolding in the island-attraction White, which contains all sorts of stereotypes about the country: the monarchy, Robin Hood, The Beatles, beer... Really, what tourists modern Britain, if there is a miniature replica, which combines all the most interesting?

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3. Anthony A. S. Byatt, "possesses"

A novel about love Victorian poets of the XIX century, which is intertwined with the history of modern scientists. The book for the intelligent reader who enjoy the fun of a rich language, classical subjects and numerous allusions to cultural and historical phenomena.

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4. Jonathan Coe, "What a Carve Up!"

Kou long time composing jazz music, which is reflected in his literary works. "What a Carve Up!" Is akin to improvisation, is a bold and unexpected romance.

Michael mediocre writer, gets an opportunity to present the story of a rich and very influential family Uinshou. The problem is that these greedy relatives, taken possession of all spheres of public life, poison the lives of others, and do not cause sympathy.

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5. David Mitchell, "Dream №9»

If you watched the "Cloud Atlas", then know this: this incredible complicated story invented by David Mitchell. But today, we recommend to take up the reading of another, no less interesting novel.

"Dream №9» is often compared with the best works Haruki Murakami. Eiji young guy comes to Tokyo in search of his father, who had never seen. Eight weeks in the city he could find love, get into the hands of the yakuza, make peace with mother-alcoholic, find friends... You have to understand that this really happening, and that - a dream.

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6. Stephen Fry, "Tennis balls heaven"

"Tennis balls heaven" - a modern version of "The Count of Monte Cristo", complete with new details and meanings. Although the plot is known to us, to break away from reading impossible.

The main character - a student Maddstoun Ned, who in life things are going better than ever. It is beautiful, smart, rich, educated, from a good family. But because of the stupid jokes envious comrades his whole life changes dramatically. Ned is locked up in a psychiatric hospital, where he lives with only one purpose - to get out to get revenge.

7. Helen Fielding, "Bridget Jones's Diary"

A novel about the life of 30-year-old Bridget Jones's popular around the world. Partly thanks to the Hollywood film adaptation with Renee Zellweger and Colin Firth in the lead roles. But by and large due to the eccentric, and a charming bridge. She believes calories trying to quit smoking and drink less, experiencing setbacks in his personal life, but still optimistic about the future and believe in love.

There are books that you forgive and simplicity of the plot, and commonplace scenes and silly coincidence, simply because they have sincerity. "Bridget Jones's Diary" - the very rare case.

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8. JK Rowling's series of Harry Potter

The story of a boy with a scar - a true cultural phenomenon. First book, "Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone" 12 publishers rejected, and only a small Bloomsbury at your own risk decided to publish it. And it has paid off. «Harry Potter"Waiting for a resounding success, and Rowling herself - love of readers around the world.

On the background of magic we are talking about things familiar and important - friendship, honesty, courage, willingness to help and to resist evil. Because Rowling's fantasy world draws readers of all ages.

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9. John Fowles, "Collector"

"Collector" - the most frightening and exciting at the same time a novel by John Fowles. The protagonist Frederick Clegg likes to collect butterflies, but at some point decides to add to your collection cute girl Miranda. This story we learn from the words of the thief and his victim's diary.

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10. Neil Gaiman, "American Gods"

Gaiman created fictional worldIn which live gods of the myths and legends of different peoples. In America, they brought with them the first immigrants who came here for a better life. This is partly biographical events: the idea of ​​the novel appeared in Gaiman Englishman, when he moved to the United States.

The plot is centered on a guy named shadow-moon, who is released from prison and is immediately in the middle of the conflict between old and new gods.

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