Beryl Bainbridge wrote Every Man For Himself, a novel that takes place during four days in April, 1912 aboard the Titanic. The narrator of the story is a young man named Morgan. He reminds me of a male version of Paris Hilton in that he is rich and privileged yet destitute as far as having a purpose in life. He drinks too much. He acts outrageously. He is a mess. Through him the author describes the life and the lives of those onboard a luxury ship. Morgan is not a likeable fellow and the sinking of the Titanic gives him an opportunity to truly be useful for the first time in his life. The book is short and easy to read. If you find yourself feeling envious of the rich and wealthy, this book will cure your jealousy in no time.
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