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Better Dead
J. M. Barrie
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Andrew tried the Press.
He sent one of the finest things that was ever written on the Ontology of Being to paper after paper, and it was never used. He threatened the "Times" with legal proceedings if it did not return the manuscript.
The "Standard" sent him somebody else's manuscript, and seemed to think it would do as well.
In a fortnight his enthusiasm had been bled to death.
His testimonials were his comfort and his curse. He would have committed suicide without them, but they kept him out of situations.
He had the fifty-eight by heart, and went over them to himself all day. He fell asleep with them, and they were there when he woke.
The moment he found himself in a great man's presence he began:
"From the Rev. Peter Mackay, D. D., author of 'The Disruption Divines,' . . . Read More
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Better Dead by J. M. Barrie is a novel about the challenges of finding ones place in the world. The main character Andrew is a young Scotsman who heads to London after university because the job prospects are so poor back home. In many ways however what he discovers in London match the conditions ba
this man is visibly scared to die and live
A surprising suspense thriller since JM Barrie is the author of Peter Pan.
As another reviewer put it, this is a twisted little tale with its own little hiccups and drawbacks, but overall and enjoyable read. Full review on my Medium account. I am reading all of J.M. Barrie's works in chronological order and responding to each.
A surreal little story, surprising and entertaining. The dry and sharp wit I enjoyed most of all.