![]() ![]() Within this restrictive and failing social structure, Adam, the protagonist, struggles to create a sense of identity. The rich live decadently, and the poor feel the pinch more than ever. This is the premise of The Hit, which promises to be as hard hitting and controversial as Burgess’s previous novels, including the notorious Junk (1996) and Doing It (2003).īurgess depicts a restless society that is unhappy with the failing structures that the government enforce. ![]() The only catch? You die after the best week of your life. Surrounded by a society that is crumbling, this pill will make you high on life. Imagine popping a pill which propels you into a life of pure ecstasy, energy and optimism. We have well and truly landed in the recent Melvin Burgess novel, The Hit (2013). The aim of this series is to reflect the diverse research areas of NCRCL’s students and open a dialogue about particular texts, themes, and traditions. The NCRCL Book Review Series is a monthly series written by a NCRCL student published on the first Wednesday of every month. ![]()
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