Never Mind

Edward St Aubyn's "Never Mind," laureate of the Betty Trask Award, marks the beginning of the semi-autobiographical Patrick Melrose saga. This novel, which has been adapted for television by Sky Atlantic with Benedict Cumberbatch in the lead role of the troubled aristocrat Patrick, sets its scene in the enchanting backdrop of southern France. It is here, amidst the allure of his maternal family's estate, that five-year-old Patrick navigates the complexities of adult interactions with bravery and self-reliance. The narrative introduces us to his father, David, a personification of cold-hearted authority, and his mother, Eleanor, who has found solace in alcohol. On this particular day, the family braces for the arrival of dinner guests, but a sequence of harrowing events turns the routine and disrupts Patrick's perception of his world. Initially released alongside "Bad News" and "Some Hope" in a collection titled "Some Hope," "Never Mind" offers a compelling introduction to Patrick Melrose's world. Book Details: - **Author:** Edward St Aubyn - **Publisher:** Pan Macmillan - **Publication Year:** 2012 - **Format:** Paperback - **Page Count:** 208 - **Dimensions:** 19.6 x 12.9 x 1.4 cm - **Language:** English - **ISBN:** 9781447202936