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Patrick Melrose Cycle

Patrick Melrose Cycle

Ongoing series · 1 books

About this series

Edward St. Aubyn's Patrick Melrose Cycle follows its protagonist from a difficult childhood through adulthood. The series explores themes of addiction, abuse, and recovery with dark humor and sharp prose.

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Frequently asked questions

  • What is the correct reading order for the Patrick Melrose Cycle?

    The books in the Patrick Melrose Cycle are generally read in publication order, which also follows the chronological progression of Patrick's life: Never Mind, Bad News, Some Hope, Mother's Milk, and At Last.

  • Is there a TV adaptation of the Patrick Melrose series?

    The Patrick Melrose novels were adapted into a five-part television miniseries starring Benedict Cumberbatch, with each episode covering one of the books.