It Can’t Go On – Joseph Connolly

Description

It Can’t Go On by Joseph Connolly is a darkly comic novel that explores the chaotic ripple effects of lust, deception, and the complexities of modern relationships. The story revolves around Jeremy, who is drawn into an affair with the alluring Maria at a party. What begins as a fleeting attraction quickly unravels the stability of his life, especially as his wife, Anne, mistakenly believes he’s having an affair with their nanny, Nan. This misconception leads Anne to throw Jeremy out, setting off a series of catastrophic events that affect everyone involved.

As Jeremy spirals through this web of confusion and betrayal, Connolly skilfully dissects the absurdities of life and love, using razor-sharp wit to portray the absurdities of human nature. The novel’s characters—Jeremy, Anne, Maria, Nan, and others—become entangled in a never-ending cycle of manipulation, fear of loneliness, and existential frustration. It Can’t Go On is a brilliant satire on the futility of human relationships and the tangled messes people create when driven by desire, manipulation, and fear.

This is a must-read for fans of dark comedy and satire, with its sharp critique of the absurdities of love and life.