The Night Watch
by Sarah Waters
The Night Watch by Sarah Waters holds a well received rating of 3.67 out of 5, based on 13.8K reader ratings. First published in 2006. The book spans 528 pages.
About The Night Watch
This is an alternate cover edition for ISBN 9781594482304.Moving back through the 1940s, through air raids, blacked out streets, illicit liaisons, sexual adventure, to end with its beginning in 1941, The Night Watch is the work of a truly brilliant and compelling storyteller.This is the story of four Londoners – three women and a young man with a past, drawn with absolute truth and intimacy. Kay, who drove an ambulance during the war and lived life at full throttle, now dresses in mannish clothes and wanders the streets with a restless hunger, searching. Helen, clever, sweet, much-loved, harbours a painful secret. Viv, glamour girl, is stubbornly, even foolishly loyal, to her soldier lover. Duncan, an apparent innocent, has had his own demons to fight during the war. Their lives, and their secrets connect in sometimes startling ways. War leads to strange alliances…Tender, tragic and beautifully poignant, set against the backdrop of feats of heroism both epic and ordinary, here is a novel of relationships that offers up subtle surprises and twists. The Night Watch is thrilling. A towering achievement.
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | Sarah Waters |
| Published | 2006 |
| Pages | 528 |
| Genres | Historical Fiction, Fiction |
| Average Rating | 3.67 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 13,798 |
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What genre is The Night Watch?
The Night Watch is categorized as Historical Fiction, Fiction. Its primary genre classification is Historical Fiction.
Is The Night Watch worth reading?
Based on 13.8K reader ratings, The Night Watch has an average score of 3.67 out of 5.00, which is considered "Well Received."
How many pages is The Night Watch?
The Night Watch has 528 pages. It is a longer read suited for dedicated readers.
Who wrote The Night Watch?
The Night Watch was written by Sarah Waters. It was first published in 2006.
What is the ISBN for The Night Watch?
The ISBN-13 for The Night Watch is 9781594482300.0.
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