The Optimists

In Andrew Miller's compelling fourth novel, a photojournalist named Clem Glass returns to the West Country from Africa and faces a world filled with brutality and loss. As his personal journey unfolds, he encounters moments of kindness and goodness that challenge his bleak outlook, prompting him to reflect on the nature of humanity and hope. Praised for its powerful storytelling, the novel explores themes of morality and resilience in a tumultuous world.