Alfie Darling
Edition: First Edition
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Light foxing on block but otherwise pages are fine
In this 1970 sequel to the iconic Alfie, the unrepentant Cockney womanizer returns, now working as a long-distance truck driver. As he traverses Britain and Europe, Alfie continues his self-absorbed lifestyle of casual conquests and "birds" in every port. However, his worldview is challenged when he meets Abby, a sophisticated magazine editor who represents a different kind of woman than he is used to. Their encounter sparks a genuine emotional connection that forces Alfie to confront the inherent emptiness of his philandering ways. Set against the backdrop of the sexual revolution and the changing social landscape of the early 70s, Naughton’s novel provides a poignant, often uncomfortable look at the evolution of a "Romeo" facing the consequences of his own nature.
Description
Edition: First Edition
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Light foxing on block but otherwise pages are fine
In this 1970 sequel to the iconic Alfie, the unrepentant Cockney womanizer returns, now working as a long-distance truck driver. As he traverses Britain and Europe, Alfie continues his self-absorbed lifestyle of casual conquests and "birds" in every port. However, his worldview is challenged when he meets Abby, a sophisticated magazine editor who represents a different kind of woman than he is used to. Their encounter sparks a genuine emotional connection that forces Alfie to confront the inherent emptiness of his philandering ways. Set against the backdrop of the sexual revolution and the changing social landscape of the early 70s, Naughton’s novel provides a poignant, often uncomfortable look at the evolution of a "Romeo" facing the consequences of his own nature.
