But what can ye do, ye’ve got to batter on, know what I’m saying, ye’ve got to batter on. Introduction James Kelman’s How Late It Was, How Late is a groundbreaking work that won the Booker Prize in 1994, heralded for its experimental style and unflinching portrayal of the working-class experience. Written in a stream-of-consciousness narrative, the novel follows Sammy, a beleaguered man in Glasgow, who wakes up blind after a violent confrontation with the police. The story unravels with raw prose that mirrors Sammy's fragmented reality, weaving themes of resilience, systemic injustice, and the complexities of human vulnerability. Kelman’s writing style is marked by its use of Glaswegian dialect and internal monologue, which immerses the reader in Sammy’s disoriented and darkly comedic world. Through Sammy’s experiences, Kelman not only critiques institutional power but also celebrates the resilience of the human spirit in the face of relentless adversity. Synopsis The ...
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