Engleby by Sebastian Faulks
Engleby by Sebastian Faulks is a dark, cerebral psychological thriller told through the chillingly intimate voice of Mike Engleby, a brilliant but socially detached university student in 1970s England. When a fellow student mysteriously disappears, suspicion falls on Engleby but what begins as a potential whodunnit unfolds into a haunting exploration of memory, identity, and mental illness.
Faulks masterfully crafts a narrative filled with unreliable narration, intellectual introspection, and emotional unease, making Engleby a fascinating character study as much as it is a gripping literary mystery.
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Perfect for fans of The Secret History, American Psycho, and Notes on a Scandal ideal for readers drawn to unreliable narrators, dark academia, and psychological depth.
Why Engleby is a Must-Read:
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Unforgettable Narrator: One of the most complex and unsettling voices in fiction.
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Psychological Suspense: Blends mystery with internal tension and revelation.
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Literary Style: Rich, polished prose with philosophical undertones.
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Twisting Plot: Keeps you questioning reality right to the final page.
Memorable Quote (from the book)
"People like me don’t go mad. One day we just break."
Translation (Sinhala):
"මට වගේ මිනිසුන් වහිඳෙන්නෙ නැහැ. එක් දිනක පමණක් බිඳෙනවා."
Translation (Tamil):
"என்ன மாதிரியானவர்கள் பைத்தியமாக மாறமாட்டார்கள். ஒருநாள் முற்றிலும் உடைந்து போவோம்."
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