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The Angry Young Men movement, featuring such stars as Kingsley Amis, is perfectly illustrated through the iconic figure of Joe Lampton.

The ruthlessly ambitious Joe Lampton rises swiftly from the petty bureaucracy of local government into the unfamiliar world of inherited wealth, fast cars and glamorous women.

But the price of success is high, and betrayal and tragedy strike as Joe pursues his goals.



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A harsh, accurate, powerful piece of story-telling * Tribune *
Remarkable. . . Room at the Top communicates so successfully the mingled bitterness and bravery of youth * Sunday Times *
He has real talent -- C.P. Snow
This novel is brilliant...The observation is shrewd and the emotion and the comedy are so true it hurts. * Daily Express *

Room At The Top

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    A Paperback / softback by John Braine

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      Publisher: Cornerstone
      Publication Date: Publication Date: 03/08/1989
      ISBN13: 9780099445364, 978-0099445364
      ISBN10: 0099445360
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      Description

      Book Synopsis

      The Angry Young Men movement, featuring such stars as Kingsley Amis, is perfectly illustrated through the iconic figure of Joe Lampton.

      The ruthlessly ambitious Joe Lampton rises swiftly from the petty bureaucracy of local government into the unfamiliar world of inherited wealth, fast cars and glamorous women.

      But the price of success is high, and betrayal and tragedy strike as Joe pursues his goals.



      Trade Review
      A harsh, accurate, powerful piece of story-telling * Tribune *
      Remarkable. . . Room at the Top communicates so successfully the mingled bitterness and bravery of youth * Sunday Times *
      He has real talent -- C.P. Snow
      This novel is brilliant...The observation is shrewd and the emotion and the comedy are so true it hurts. * Daily Express *

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