About “Nineteen eighty-three”
In Nineteen Eighty-Three, David Peace concludes his series of crime novels with a gripping story told through three narrators whose lives intersect. The novel explores themes of justice, revenge, and the decline of urban life. Maurice Jobson is a corrupt Yorkshire police officer whose actions have deeply affected the force. BJ is a street thug who no longer feels safe in the shadows. John Piggott is an honest lawyer investigating a long-unsolved murder, which could bring change to Yorkshire but at great personal risk. The story is a dark and intense look at the consequences of corruption and the struggle for truth.
Praise for “Nineteen eighty-three”
“A major achievement. . . . Peace’s voice is powerful and unique. This is compelling stuff.”
“Rarely has the crime novel managed to say something more serious and enduring than in Peace's masterful quartet.”
“Magnificent. . . . Nineteen Eighty-Three is Peace’s best yet.”
Book details
- First published
- 2002
- Latest edition
- 2010 · ISBN 9780307455130
- Pages
- 405
View more editions (3)
| Cover | Edition | Year | ISBN | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nineteen eighty-three | 2010 | 9780307455130 | Buy on Amazon | |
 | Nineteen Eighty-three | 2010 | 9780307741677 | Buy on Amazon |
| Nineteen eighty three | 2002 | 1852426845 | Buy on Amazon |
Frequently asked questions
How many pages is Nineteen eighty-three?
Nineteen eighty-three by David Peace has 405 pages.
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