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.
Date of publication: 26 August 2024
Updated: 14 November 2026
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Genre: Contemporary Fiction
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