the cutting edge

The Cutting Edge by Penelope Gilliatt (Coward, McCann & Georgehan, 1979)

An odd, smart, witty, and touching book about two eccentric English brothers who are more in love with — or at least best attuned to — each other rather than any one else.  The closest they can come to loving one another is to love the same woman (consecutively).  Gilliatt tells their story, which spans decades and countries,  in wry, terse scenes that are both profound and glittering.  Another remarkable and singular achievement from this brilliant author.