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Dark existential sojourn in alternate war-torn America.
If you're intrigued by tales that weave personal grief with socio-political commentary, "Man in the Dark" may resonate deeply with you. Auster takes you into the troubled mind of an insomniac protagonist, mixing a narrative of a fictional civil war with the raw reality of loss. It's not just a book; it's an emotional and intellectual journey that bridges inner turmoil and collective unrest, likely to leave you pondering long after the final page.
- Dublin Literary Award Nominee (2010)
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ISBN: 9780805088397
Authors:
Paul Auster
Publisher: Henry Holt & Co
Date of Publication: 2008-01-01
Format: Hardcover
Goodreads rating: 3.63
(rated by 11283 readers)
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Dark existential sojourn in alternate war-torn America.
If you're intrigued by tales that weave personal grief with socio-political commentary, "Man in the Dark" may resonate deeply with you. Auster takes you into the troubled mind of an insomniac protagonist, mixing a narrative of a fictional civil war with the raw reality of loss. It's not just a book; it's an emotional and intellectual journey that bridges inner turmoil and collective unrest, likely to leave you pondering long after the final page.
- Dublin Literary Award Nominee (2010)
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
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