Why did I love this book?
I set out to expand my horizons by reading a possibly-boring historical novel about a filthy-rich financier in the era of robber barons, but wow, this turned out to be full of surprises.
It begins with a novella-within-the-novel by an “author” from the 1920s, continues with a “memoir” by someone suspiciously similar to the protagonist of the novella, concludes with diary entries from someone else entirely, and it took me nearly the whole book to figure out what exactly I was reading.
I loved the up-ending expectations, writing that echoed other times and places, and the final revelation that I won’t spoil here. You’ll love it!
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Longlisted for the Booker Prize
The Sunday Times Bestseller
Trust is a sweeping, unpredictable novel about power, wealth and truth, set against the backdrop of turbulent 1920s New York. Perfect for fans of Succession.
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