David MitchellLiterary Fiction · Fantasy·b. 1969
Black Swan Green
Synopsis
Step into 1982 England with thirteen-year-old Jason Taylor, navigating a seemingly sleepy village in Worcestershire. This novel explores a year of firsts and challenges, from schoolyard politics and the distant echoes of the Falklands War to a family facing a slow-motion divorce. Each chapter offers a glimpse into Jason's world as he encounters memorable characters and grapples with the complexities of growing up.
How it reads
Prose complexity 7/10
Content warnings (3)
ViolenceTraumaDeath Of A Parent