Christie Malry's Own Double-Entry

In "Christie Malry's Own Double-Entry," B. S. Johnson presents the story of Christie Malry, a young accounts clerk at a London confectionery factory who, frustrated by societal injustices, devises a unique system of moral double-entry bookkeeping to address his grievances. As Christie responds to the wrongs he experiences with a mix of humor and alarming creativity, the novel explores themes of authority and retribution through his unconventional approach. Known for his avant-garde style, Johnson delivers his final and funniest work that challenges traditional narrative forms.