J.K. Rowling's The Casual Vacancy is a British novel published in 2012. The book tells the story of a small town in England that suddenly faces a vacancy in the town council when one of its most popular and influential residents dies suddenly. The book explores the town's community and the complex personal relationships of its inhabitants, which become more intense with the increased tension surrounding the election of a new council member. There is an unpredictability about the characters as their secrets are gradually revealed and they are confronted with the reality they try to hide. The book is a clever and thought-provoking tale about life, death and the forces that drive us to change.
