Product guide

Saturday Night and Sunday Morning: A Novel (The Seaton Novels Book 1)

Novels Book: Saturday Night and Sunday Morning is Alan Sillitoe’s debut novel, following factory worker Arthur Seaton through drinking, affairs, rebellion, and the consequences that arrive after his reckless weekends. This Kindle edition includes reading features such as enhanced typesetting and Word Wise.

At a glance

A character-driven story centered on Arthur Seaton, a factory worker who resists authority and conventional expectations.
The narrative connects Arthur’s weekend drinking and affairs with gossip, relationship fallout, and physical consequences.
The listing describes the novel as a notable work of postwar British culture and society.

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Pros and cons

Pros

The 258-page length offers a defined reading commitment for a classic British novel.
Word Wise, enhanced typesetting, Page Flip, and screen-reader support are listed for this Kindle edition.
The plot combines social observation with a clear character arc from reckless behavior to its consequences.

Technical specifications

11 specifications

Edition details
Publisher	Open Road Media
Publication date	April 19, 2016
Language	English
Print length	258 pages
File size	4.6 MB
ISBN-13	978-1504026154

Kindle features
Screen Reader	Supported
Enhanced typesetting	Enabled
X-Ray	Not Enabled
Word Wise	Enabled
Page Flip	Enabled

What to know before buying

The listing identifies this as book 1 of The Seaton Novels. The supplied details do not establish whether later books are needed to follow this story. The plot includes heavy drinking, infidelity, pregnancy, and violence.

Who is it for?

A good fit for

Readers interested in postwar British fiction and working-class characters.
Readers who enjoy stories about rebellion, relationships, and the consequences of impulsive choices.
Kindle readers who may benefit from Word Wise or screen-reader support.

Less suited to

Readers seeking a light or consequence-free story, given the plot’s drinking, infidelity, pregnancy, and violence.

Customer reviews on Amazon

4.4 / 5 · 111 ratings

5 stars61%61%
4 stars23%23%
3 stars14%14%
2 stars2%2%
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Frequently asked questions

What is Saturday Night and Sunday Morning about?

It follows factory worker Arthur Seaton as his drinking, affairs, and defiance of authority lead to gossip, relationship turmoil, and other consequences.

Is this the first book in a series?

The listing identifies it as The Seaton Novels Book 1.

What reading features are listed for this Kindle edition?

Screen-reader support, enhanced typesetting, Word Wise, and Page Flip are listed as enabled or supported. X-Ray is listed as not enabled.