I Want It Now
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Edition: 1st us ed.,
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Wear and tear
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
A sharp and satirical novel, I Want It Now chronicles the misadventures of Ronnie Appleyard, a cynical and self-serving television personality who sets his sights on a wealthy but emotionally fragile young American heiress named Simona Quick. Amis wields his trademark wit to dissect the greed, shallowness, and moral bankruptcy lurking beneath the glamorous surfaces of 1960s jet-set society. What begins as a calculated scheme for financial gain gradually uncovers unexpected emotional depths in Ronnie, as the novel traces his reluctant and comedic transformation. Written with biting irony and a keen eye for social hypocrisy, the narrative illustrates Amis's enduring talent for exposing the absurdities of class, ambition, and desire. Fans of sharp British satire and mid-century social comedy will find this a wickedly entertaining and surprisingly poignant read.
Author: Kingsley Amis
Format: Hardback
Published: 1969, Harcourt, Brace & World, Inc.
Edition: 1st us ed.,
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Wear and tear
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
A sharp and satirical novel, I Want It Now chronicles the misadventures of Ronnie Appleyard, a cynical and self-serving television personality who sets his sights on a wealthy but emotionally fragile young American heiress named Simona Quick. Amis wields his trademark wit to dissect the greed, shallowness, and moral bankruptcy lurking beneath the glamorous surfaces of 1960s jet-set society. What begins as a calculated scheme for financial gain gradually uncovers unexpected emotional depths in Ronnie, as the novel traces his reluctant and comedic transformation. Written with biting irony and a keen eye for social hypocrisy, the narrative illustrates Amis's enduring talent for exposing the absurdities of class, ambition, and desire. Fans of sharp British satire and mid-century social comedy will find this a wickedly entertaining and surprisingly poignant read.