About the book
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Last Orders is the story of four men once close to London butcher Jack Dodds, who meet to carry out his last wish: to have his ashes scattered into the sea. The men, whose lives revolve around work, family, the racetrack and their favourite pub, must make their way down to a seaside town to complete the task. Through conversation and memory they trace the paths they have followed by choice and by accident; through the Second World War and its aftermath, through the dramas of family life, and their relationships with each other. In their brilliantly realized, richly nuanced voices, Swift has created a narrative language that perfectly expresses not only the comforts of old habits and friendships, but also the complexity and courage of ordinary lives.
Editions of Last Orders
- Hardcover
- ISBN 9780679412243
- Hardcover
- ISBN 9780394224985
- Hardcover
- ISBN 9780517304815
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780679312116
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780679766629
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780679308577
- EBook
- ISBN 9780307829849
Read an Excerpt
WINNER OF THE BOOKER PRIZE
Last Orders is the story of four men once close to London butcher Jack Dodds, who meet to carry out his last wish: to have his ashes scattered into the sea. The men, whose lives revolve around work, family, the racetrack and their favourite pub, must make their way down to a seaside town to complete the task. Through conversation and memory they trace the paths they have followed by choice and by accident; through the Second World War and its aftermath, through the dramas of family life, and their relationships with each other. In their brilliantly realized, richly nuanced voices, Swift has created a narrative language that perfectly expresses not only the comforts of old habits and friendships, but also the complexity and courage of ordinary lives.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Last Orders about?
WINNER OF THE BOOKER PRIZE
Last Orders is the story of four men once close to London butcher Jack Dodds, who meet to carry out his last wish: to have his ashes scattered into the sea. The men, whose lives revolve around work, family, the racetrack and their favourite pub, must make their way down to a seaside town to complete the task. Through conversation and memory they trace the paths they have followed by choice and by accident; through the Second World War and its aftermath, through the dramas of family life, and their relationships with each other. In their brilliantly realized, richly nuanced voices, Swift has created a narrative language that perfectly expresses not only the comforts of old habits and friendships, but also the complexity and courage of ordinary lives.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Last Orders?
Fiction > Fiction: literary and general non-genre
Where can I read a sample of Last Orders?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9780679412243
Who is/are the Author/s of the book Last Orders?
Graham Swift
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
Last Orders is available as hardcover(ISBN 9780679412243) and hardcover(ISBN 9780394224985) and hardcover(ISBN 9780517304815) and paperback(ISBN 9780679312116) and paperback(ISBN 9780679766629) and paperback(ISBN 9780679308577) and ebook(ISBN 9780307829849)
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