Super Short Summary

In Iris Murdoch's Bruno's Dream, an elderly man named Bruno Greensleave, who is dying of a disfiguring disease, spends his final days bedridden, reflecting on his life and regrets while engaging in his hobbies. As the Thames river threatens to flood, his estranged son returns, prompting events that lead Bruno to understand the true meaning of his life and relationships. Sensitive topics include marital infidelity, terminal illness, and discussions of death.