The Insult
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| Author | Rupert Thomson |
|---|---|
| Country | UK |
| Language | English |
| Genre(s) | Fiction |
| Publisher | Bloomsbury |
| Released | November 1996 |
| Media Type | |
| Pages | 416 |
| ISBN | ISBN 9780747526018 |
The Insult is a fiction novel by Rupert Thomson.
It describes the life of Martin Blom who is shot while walking to his car and consequently loses his sight. While being treated in a clinic, he regains his vision, but only at night. The book is written as a first-person narrative.
The novel's title refers to the shock of losing one's sight as the ultimate insult.
[edit] Awards and nominations
The Insult was shortlisted for the 1996 Guardian Fiction Prize.
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