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Literary Fiction· United Kingdom

Day

by A.L. Kennedy
Aggregate Editorial Score70/100
★Costa Book Award
Published 200764 pagesEnglish
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About This Book

Day by A.L. Kennedy is a landmark work of literary fiction, first published in 2007. Alfred Day, an RAF tail-gunner in World War II, takes a job as a prisoner of war extra in a film being made about the camps. Kennedy's Costa Award winner cycles between wartime memory and the 1949 present, exploring grief, survival, and the impossibility of reintegration. Themes of World War II, RAF, trauma run through the work. The book has received recognition from Costa Book Award 2007.

Book Details

AuthorA.L. Kennedy
Published2007
Country of Origin🇬🇧 United Kingdom
LanguageEnglish
Pages64
Category📖 Literary Fiction
ISBN9780099506409
Editorial Score70/100
About the Category

📖 Literary Fiction

Character-driven fiction that prioritises style, theme, and psychological depth.

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Country of Origin

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

This book is part of United Kingdom's rich literary tradition.

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Awards & Recognition

Costa Book Award
winner · national
200765
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About the Author
A.L. Kennedy
United Kingdom
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Day about?

Alfred Day, an RAF tail-gunner in World War II, takes a job as a prisoner of war extra in a film being made about the camps. Kennedy's Costa Award winner cycles between wartime memory and the 1949 present, exploring grief, survival, and the impossibility of reintegration.

Who wrote Day?

Day was written by A.L. Kennedy, from United Kingdom. First published in 2007.

What awards has Day won?

Day has received the following awards and honours: Costa Book Award 2007.

Is Day worth reading?

Day is a well-regarded book with solid critical recognition, with an aggregate editorial score of 65/100 on 50 Best Books, based on mentions across 1 editorial source. It is particularly recommended for readers interested in World War II, RAF, trauma.

Where can I buy Day?

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What category is Day?

Day is classified as Literary Fiction. Character-driven fiction that prioritises style, theme, and psychological depth.

What country is Day from?

Day originates from United Kingdom's literary tradition. Explore more books from United Kingdom on our country page.

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