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Jonathan Coe, a graduate of the esteemed Trinity College, Cambridge, has established himself over the past decade as one of Britain's most respected authors. His first two novels, "The Accidental Woman" and "A Touch of Love," were enjoyable but left readers somewhat unsatisfied. It was his third novel, "The Dwarves of Death," adapted into the low-budget film Five Seconds to Spare (2000), that marked his breakthrough. This thrilling novel weaves together themes of unrequited love, unrealized potential, unknown musicians, mysterious dwarfs, intense hatred, and a child-killer, culminating in a gripping and exhilarating climax.
Coe’s fourth novel, the powerful and politically charged "What A Carve Up," named after the 1962 comedy-horror film _What a Carve Up_, which plays a significant role in the story, is widely considered his masterpiece.
His subsequent novels, "The House of Sleep" and "The Rotters' Club," have maintained this high standard, with coincidence and fate serving as recurring themes throughout all six books. Beyond fiction, Coe has authored several non-fiction works, including biographies of Humphrey Bogart and James Stewart. His books are available from amazon.co.uk, with some titles also offered on Amazon.com and amazon.de. "The Rotters' Club" was adapted for television in 2005.
