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Sinister Street Kindle Edition

by Compton MacKenzie (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
3.9 3.9 out of 5 stars 6 ratings
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Compton MacKenzie's 'Sinister Street' is a gripping coming-of-age novel set in Edwardian London, exploring themes of self-discovery, love, and society. Written with a blend of satire and sensitivity, the book provides a vivid portrayal of the protagonist's journey through the complexities of youth and societal expectations. MacKenzie's descriptive prose captures the essence of the era, immersing readers in a world of grand houses, secret affairs, and societal norms. The novel's engaging narrative style and rich character development make it a compelling read for those interested in early 20th-century literature. Compton MacKenzie, a prolific Scottish writer known for his satirical wit and keen observations of human nature, drew inspiration from his own experiences growing up in Scotland to create 'Sinister Street'. His background as a soldier, dramatist, and journalist also influenced his writing style, adding depth and authenticity to the novel's portrayal of society and its characters. I highly recommend 'Sinister Street' to readers looking for a thought-provoking and entertaining exploration of youth, love, and societal expectations in Edwardian London. MacKenzie's masterful storytelling and insightful commentary make this novel a timeless classic worth discovering.
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    320 pages
  2. Language
    English
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  4. Publisher
    Musaicum Books
  5. Publication date
    December 17, 2020
  6. File size
    2755 KB
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Compton Mackenzie (1883-1972) was a writer with a huge output, over ninety books. He wrote too much, but novels like Sinister Street, satires like Vestal Fire and Extraordinary Women and entertainments like Whisky Galore deserve to survive. He was born in West Hartlepool, educated at St Paul's School and Magdalen College, Oxford (his upbringing is vividly described in Sinister Street). During the First World War he became Director of the Aegean Intelligence Service. He had wide interests: he co-founded The Gramophone magazine in 1923: he was President of the Siamese Cat Club: he was a Scottish nationalist. He also like islands, living on Capri and Barra, and was lampooned for this by D. H. Lawrence, appearing as Mr Cathcart in the short story 'The Man Who Loved Islands'. He thought of suing but, in the end, ticked D. H. Lawrence off for suggesting cowslips could grow in a granite landscape; they prefer lime.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B08R3WJ82C
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Musaicum Books (December 17, 2020)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ December 17, 2020
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 2755 KB
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 320 pages
  • Page numbers source ISBN ‏ : ‎ 1502885778
  • Customer Reviews:
    3.9 3.9 out of 5 stars 6 ratings

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3.9 out of 5 stars
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P. Brendon
5.0 out of 5 stars Almost a Timeless Classic
Reviewed in the United States on April 30, 2003
This book is still widely read in England. I was introduced to it while a student at Oxford University, and found it stunning. I now live in my native U.S.A., and have reread it to great effect. Compton-MacKenzie's great talent is creating the moods of life: the scenes of Oxford are the definitive in a long line of genre attempts at the same. The book was widely read for nearly half a century, and was in print for that long, with reissues happening periodically therafter. The life of Michael Fane is the life of a kind of sensitive, English upper-class Everyman. The dialogue is wonderful, all the inner life narrated is accessible and sympathetic. It remains a favorite among most who have read it.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Detailed. But to what end?
Reviewed in the United States on March 14, 2022
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Sometimes a former classic is forgotten for good reason.
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5.0 out of 5 stars sinister street
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on May 10, 2017
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Thanks for speedy delivery. Daughter read part 1 years ago so part 2was great surprise. Both parts had the same faded spine and delic oldie smell. Probably from same bookshelf. Yrs
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