Julian Barnes's Arthur and George

 


Julian Barnes' 'Arthur & George' is a fictionalized account of the Great Wyrley Outrages case around the turn of the twentieth century, in which George Edalji, a half-Indian solicitor from Staffordshire, is accused of mutilating farm animals and sentenced to seven years in prison. Fans of Sherlock Holmes will already be aware that Sir Arthur Conan Doyle played an important role in this case by attempting to prove Edalji's innocence. Although this miscarriage of justice has largely been forgotten over a century later, Barnes has brilliantly brought the story back to life, and I believe this book would be enjoyable for both those who are familiar with the case and those who are not.

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I admire Barnes' work and his effortless prose style. In comparison to his other, more experimental works, such as 'A History of the World in Ten and a Half Chapters,' 'Arthur & George' appears to be much more conventional in style, but equally fascinating and meticulously researched. Despite the fact that 'Arthur & George' is based on a true story, Barnes' colorful portrayals of the characters make the book feel truly unique. I believe George is the more interesting of the two, but there are also valuable insights into Arthur's character provided by his relationship with Jean Leckie. The plot unfolds slowly, but it is very well structured, and an undercurrent of Barnes' trademark subtle humor runs throughout the novel.

I have yet to read 'The Sense of an Ending,' which won the Man Booker Prize last year; 'Arthur & George' was only on the longlist in 2005. Reading a novel as well-written as 'Arthur & George' reminds me that I should get my hands on a copy as soon as possible.










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