Simon Raven Books in Order

Simon Raven is a provocative English novelist, essayist, dramatist, and raconteur, renowned for his unapologetic and often incendiary writing style. With a career spanning four decades, he has consistently pushed boundaries and challenged social norms. His writing is reminiscent of the wit and satire found in the works of Evelyn Waugh, combining elements of the roguish Flashman and the Earl of Rochester. Raven's characters are known for their scandalous behavior, with many regarding them as vile and depraved. His unflinching critique of post-war England's egalitarian code is a hallmark of his work. Notable examples of his writing include the cricket memoir Shadows on the Grass, which has been hailed as "the filthiest cricket book ever written."