Black Swan Green: A Novel

By David Mitchell

A Masterful Coming-of-Age Story

A beautifully woven novel that captures the trials and triumphs of adolescence set against the backdrop of Cold War England.

Overview

Black Swan Green follows thirteen-year-old Jason Taylor through one transformative year in a sleepy Worcestershire village in 1982. Written by the acclaimed author of Cloud Atlas and The Bone Clocks, this novel explores the delicate balance between childhood and adulthood, nostalgia and change, with striking lyrical prose.

Key Themes

• Coming-of-Age Journey – A deeply personal and reflective look at self-discovery and growth.
• Social and Political Backdrop – Set in Thatcher-era England amidst the Cold War and Falklands War.
• Brilliant Storytelling – Thirteen interwoven stories forming a novel of wit, poignancy, and introspection.
• Relatable Teenage Struggles – Schoolyard hierarchies, first loves, family tensions, and the pursuit of identity.

Why This Book Stands Out

• Award-Winning Author – From the celebrated writer of international bestsellers.
• Critically Acclaimed – A New York Times Notable Book and Time Magazine’s Top 10 Books of the Year.
• Beautifully Evocative Prose – Captures the innocence and complexities of adolescence with deep emotional resonance.

Praise for Black Swan Green

“Pointed, funny, profound, left-field, elegiac, and painted with the stuff of life, Black Swan Green is David Mitchell’s subtlest and most effective achievement to date.”

Final Thoughts

For fans of literary fiction and coming-of-age tales, Black Swan Green is an unforgettable journey through the formative years of youth, wrapped in exquisite storytelling and rich historical context.

ISBN-13: 9780812974010

ISBN-10: 0812974018