About the book
From the award-winning author of A Good Man Africa and An Ice-Cream War comes Armadillo, a brilliant satirical noir set in contemporary London.
To his colleagues, Lorimer Black, the handsome, mild-mannered insurance adjuster rising through the ranks of his London firm, is known as the guy who has it all: the sleek suits, the enviable status. But when Lorimer arrives at a routine business appointment and finds his client hanging from a water pipe, his life spirals out of control. His company car is blowtorched after he investigates a fire at a luxury hotel. He becomes the fall guy of a new colleague who puts the company in the red and the victim of a vicious attack by the possessive husband of a mysterious actress.
As Lorimer becomes increasingly entangled in an apparent conspiracy that involves everyone he knows, his own past comes to light. A brilliant satirical noir, Armadillo confirms Boyd's place as England's most versatile, sublime novelist.
Editions of Armadillo
- Hardcover
- ISBN 9780670880867
- Hardcover
- ISBN 9780375402234
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780375702167
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780141044187
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780140272475
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780140279443
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780140282184
- EBook
- ISBN 9780141925493
- EBook
- ISBN 9780307765277
- Audiobook
- ISBN 9780736646482
Read an Excerpt
From the award-winning author of A Good Man Africa and An Ice-Cream War comes Armadillo, a brilliant satirical noir set in contemporary London.
To his colleagues, Lorimer Black, the handsome, mild-mannered insurance adjuster rising through the ranks of his London firm, is known as the guy who has it all: the sleek suits, the enviable status. But when Lorimer arrives at a routine business appointment and finds his client hanging from a water pipe, his life spirals out of control. His company car is blowtorched after he investigates a fire at a luxury hotel. He becomes the fall guy of a new colleague who puts the company in the red and the victim of a vicious attack by the possessive husband of a mysterious actress.
As Lorimer becomes increasingly entangled in an apparent conspiracy that involves everyone he knows, his own past comes to light. A brilliant satirical noir, Armadillo confirms Boyd's place as England's most versatile, sublime novelist.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Armadillo about?
From the award-winning author of A Good Man Africa and An Ice-Cream War comes Armadillo, a brilliant satirical noir set in contemporary London.
To his colleagues, Lorimer Black, the handsome, mild-mannered insurance adjuster rising through the ranks of his London firm, is known as the guy who has it all: the sleek suits, the enviable status. But when Lorimer arrives at a routine business appointment and finds his client hanging from a water pipe, his life spirals out of control. His company car is blowtorched after he investigates a fire at a luxury hotel. He becomes the fall guy of a new colleague who puts the company in the red and the victim of a vicious attack by the possessive husband of a mysterious actress.
As Lorimer becomes increasingly entangled in an apparent conspiracy that involves everyone he knows, his own past comes to light. A brilliant satirical noir, Armadillo confirms Boyd's place as England's most versatile, sublime novelist.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Armadillo?
Fiction > Crime and / or mystery fiction > Crime and mystery: hard-boiled crime, noir fiction
Where can I read a sample of Armadillo?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9780670880867
Is Armadillo part of a series, and can it be read as a standalone?
Yes it is a part of series Vintage International
Who is/are the Author/s of the book Armadillo?
William Boyd
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
Armadillo is available as hardcover(ISBN 9780670880867) and hardcover(ISBN 9780375402234) and paperback(ISBN 9780375702167) and paperback(ISBN 9780141044187) and paperback(ISBN 9780140272475) and paperback(ISBN 9780140279443) and paperback(ISBN 9780140282184) and ebook(ISBN 9780141925493) and ebook(ISBN 9780307765277) and audiobook(ISBN 9780736646482)
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