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Never Mind marks the beginning of Edward St Aubyn’s Patrick Melrose Cycle. Five‑year‑old Patrick Melrose struggles through a single day while his family waits for guests, confronting the cruelty of his father and the weary resignation of his mother. The novel opens with a profound tragedy that splits Patrick’s world in two, introducing the complex character who will dominate the series.
First publish date: 1992
Genre: Coming of Age/Childhood Coming of Age
Authors: Edward St Aubyn
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