Plot summary, “The Line of Beauty” by Alan Hollinghurst in 5 Minutes - Book Review

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Alan Hollinghurst’s The Line of Beauty (2004) follows Nick Guest, a young gay man navigating the turbulent 1980s London scene, marked by vibrant club culture, political uncertainty, and the AIDS crisis. Living with the wealthy Feddens family, Nick's life intertwines with glamour and tragedy as he explores his identity, starts a doomed business venture with a Lebanese millionaire, and grapples with the harsh realities of his era. The novel’s sharp narrative breaks mirror Nick's suppression of personal struggles, reflecting the social malaise of the time and questioning the viability of living in the moment amidst widespread confusion.




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