"Last Orders" is a poignant and beautifully crafted novel that follows four friends as they travel to fulfill the last wish of their late companion, Jack Dodds, to scatter his ashes in the sea. Through shifting perspectives and reflections, Graham Swift delves into the complexity of friendship, loss, and the hidden lives behind everyday people.
Graham Swift is a celebrated British author known for his introspective narratives and mastery of voice. Winner of the 1996 Booker Prize for this novel, his other acclaimed works include *Waterland* and *Mothering Sunday*, establishing him as a major voice in contemporary British fiction.