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Paperback edition of McCarthy's dazzling novel following the life of Serge Carrefax through the early 20th century. It was shortlisted for the Man Booker Prize and was the bookie's favourite. McCarthy is also a conceptual artist, and his earlier novel }Remainder{ is being adapted into a film by Film Four. 'Its questioning hypnotic textures pay dividends' Alan Chadwick, }Metro{