Description
Christie Malry, a young man of simple means, discovers the principles of double-entry bookkeeping and decides to apply them to his own life. He begins to meticulously settle his personal accounts with society, meticulously balancing his debits and credits in a unique and dramatic fashion. This darkly humorous novel explores themes of justice, revenge, and the individual's struggle against societal structures, all through the unconventional lens of accounting. B.S. Johnson's innovative narrative style brings Christie's peculiar quest for balance to life in a truly unforgettable way.
Available Editions
paperback
New Directions Publishing
Published Jan 1, 1985
196 pages
ISBN: 9780811209540
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First Published
1973
Language
eng
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