In the shadowed corridors of the Melrose family's opulent life, young Patrick Melrose finds himself navigating a labyrinth of privilege and pain. "Never Mind," the first chapter in Edward St. Aubyn's critically acclaimed series, casts a piercing light on a day that would irreparably fracture Patrick's world. As the Melrose estate brims with the anticipation of guests, five-year-old Patrick, with his bright imagination, is ensnared in a web woven from his father's cruelty and his mother's resigned indifference. St. Aubyn masterfully crafts a narrative that is both a profound exploration of a child's formative trauma and a scathing indictment of aristocratic decay. With surgical precision and a wry sense of humor, St. Aubyn delves into the complexities of human suffering and survival through the eyes of his protagonist. "Never Mind" is not just the story of a day, but the beginning of a journey into the depths of Patrick's psyche, shaped by the horrors of his youth. As the series unfolds, St. Aubyn challenges the reader to consider the ways in which pain, privilege, and the past intertwine, crafting an unforgettable saga of resilience and redemption. Through the life of Patrick Melrose, St. Aubyn offers a narrative that is as devastating as it is beautiful, marking the emergence of a literary figure impossible to forget.