Summary
Natasha Brown: Universality
Late at night on a farm in Yorkshire, in the middle of an illegal mass party, a young man is nearly killed by a gold bar. An ambitious young journalist searches for the truth behind the attack, connecting clues that lead her to an amoral banker, the owner of the estate; to a disobedient columnist and a radical anarchist movement who moved into the farm. She manages to solve the mystery, but her viral article raises more questions than it answers. Viewing the world through a voyeuristic lens and with hidden power, Universality focuses on words: what we say, how we say it, and what we actually mean. A thrilling novel by one of the most acclaimed young novelists, Universality is a compelling, unsettling ode to the spectacular, shocking power of language. "Succinct and powerfully moving, this novel invites readers to confront the contradictions that shape modern life. Intellectually fresh, dark and witty, it is a must-read for anyone who appreciates nuanced storytelling with a critical eye on the problems of the modern age." – Library Journal
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