Time's Arrow

Tod. T. Friendly is living his life backwards.

Doctor Friendly has just died, but after weeks of improving in the hospital, he is sent home to his affable, melting-pot, primary-colour existence in suburban America.

From the fresh-cut lawns of his retirement to the hustle of New York, and then the boat back to war-torn Europe, Friendly carries with him a secret. Trapped in his body from grave to cradle, Friendly-s consciousness can only watch as he struggles to make sense of the good doctor-s most ambitious project yet - the final solution.

SHORTLISTED FOR THE BOOKER PRIZE

''Amis''s most daring and ambitious novel'' Daily Telegraph