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January 21, 2026
A Single Man by Christopher Isherwood review
Alex Jennings’s performance hums with buried rage in Christopher Isherwood’s landmark exploration of grief
TL;DR
- The article reviews a new audio recording of Christopher Isherwood's novel, "A Single Man."
- The novel is set in 1962 California and focuses on a day in the life of George Falconer, a British expat and college professor.
- George is grieving the recent death of his partner, Jim.
- The story explores George's internal monologue, his struggles with existential dread, and his isolation due to his sexuality.
- The audio recording features actor Alex Jennings as the narrator, whose performance is noted for its melancholy and buried rage.
- Themes of dissociative grief and the masks people wear to cope are highlighted.
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