Saturday

Henry Perowne, a neurosurgeon, is a happy man: he enjoys his work, has a fulfilling sex life with his wife, loves music and his family, enjoys good food, and stays active. As a wealthy man, he leads a well-ordered life. His free Saturday seems clear ahead of him: he plans to play squash with a colleague, then buy fish and cook for a festive family dinner. However, this Saturday is no ordinary Saturday; it is February 15, 2003. While driving his Mercedes S500, Henry tries to navigate around hundreds of thousands of demonstrators protesting against the Iraq war. Lost in thought, he accidentally hits the side mirror of a red BMW belonging to a petty criminal. Three guys get out... "Saturday" is a book about the fragility of happiness and the vulnerability of the Western world. It explores the cost of our peace of mind and our existence.