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So begins Paul Auster's remarkable new novel, "The Brooklyn Follies". Set against the backdrop of the contested US election of 2000, it tells the story of Nathan and Tom, an uncle and nephew double-act. One in remission from lung cancer, divorced, and estranged from his only daughter, the other hiding away from his once-promising academic career, and life in general. Having accidentally ended up in the same Brooklyn neighbourhood, they discover a community teeming with life and passion. When Lucy, the little girl who refuses to speak, comes into their lives there is suddenly a bridge from their pasts that may offer them the possibility of redemption. Filled with stories and characters, mystery and fraud, these lives intertwine and become bound together as Auster brilliantly explores the wider terrain of contemporary America - a crucible of broken dreams and of human folly.
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SKU | GOR001605972 |
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Title | The Brooklyn Follies |
Author | By (author) Paul Auster |
Condition | VERYGOOD |
Binding Type | Hardback |
Publisher | Faber & Faber |
Year Published | 2005 |
Number of Pages | No |
ISBN 10 | 0571224970 |
ISBN 13 | 9780571224975 |
Edition | N/A |
Prizes | No |
Cover Note: | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual cover or edition may vary. |
Note: | This is a used book - there is no escaping the fact it has been read by someone else and it will show signs of wear and previous use. Overall we expect it to be in very good condition, but if you are not entirely satisfied please get in touch with us. |
Ex Library | No |
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So begins Paul Auster's remarkable new novel, "The Brooklyn Follies". Set against the backdrop of the contested US election of 2000, it tells the story of Nathan and Tom, an uncle and nephew double-act. One in remission from lung cancer, divorced, and estranged from his only daughter, the other hiding away from his once-promising academic career, and life in general. Having accidentally ended up in the same Brooklyn neighbourhood, they discover a community teeming with life and passion. When Lucy, the little girl who refuses to speak, comes into their lives there is suddenly a bridge from their pasts that may offer them the possibility of redemption. Filled with stories and characters, mystery and fraud, these lives intertwine and become bound together as Auster brilliantly explores the wider terrain of contemporary America - a crucible of broken dreams and of human folly. - Additional Information
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Additional Information
SKU GOR001605972 Title The Brooklyn Follies Author By (author) Paul Auster Condition VERYGOOD Binding Type Hardback Publisher Faber & Faber Year Published 2005 Number of Pages No ISBN 10 0571224970 ISBN 13 9780571224975 Edition N/A Prizes No Cover Note: Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual cover or edition may vary. Note: This is a used book - there is no escaping the fact it has been read by someone else and it will show signs of wear and previous use. Overall we expect it to be in very good condition, but if you are not entirely satisfied please get in touch with us. Ex Library No