Saturday

Interesting Facts

• The novel's events occur over a single day—Saturday, February 15, 2003.
• The protagonist, Henry Perowne, is a neurosurgeon living in London.
• The book touches on the aftermath of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks and the Iraq War.
• The novel explores questions of morality, responsibility, and human vulnerability.
• A significant theme of the book is family life and the relationships among the Perowne family members.
• The plot includes scenes of medical operations described with a high degree of detail.
• Henry Perowne encounters a street thug named Baxter, leading to dramatic events in his life.
• The book received positive reviews from critics and was nominated for several literary awards.