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Name: The information
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Author: Martin Amis

‘The Information’ follows Richard Tull, a disillusioned novelist who feels powerless to harm his prosperous friend and rival, Gwyn Barry, through the usual literary attacks. Frustrated, Tull turns to darker tactics—seductions, hoaxes, and mind‑games—to undermine Barry’s career, seeking a professional hired killer to deliver the final blow. Set against the backdrop of contemporary English literary culture, the novel satirizes the cutthroat rivalry between authors and the lengths to which envy can drive a man. Amis blends humor with a thriller’s pacing, exploring how the pursuit of notoriety can distort morality and professional ethics.

First publish date: 1995

Genre: Thriller/Psychological Thriller

Authors: Martin Amis

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