Description: Leviathan by Paul Auster A compelling, brilliant novel - an astonishingly original work of fiction. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Six days ago, a man blew himself up by the side of a road in northern Wisconsin . The explosion that detonates the narrative of Paul Austers remarkable novel also ends the life of its hero, Benjamin Sachs, and brings two FBI agents to the home of one of Sachss oldest friends, the writer Peter Aaron. What follows is Aarons story, an intricate, subtle and gripping investigation of another mans life in all its richness and complexity. Notes A compelling, brilliant novel, an astonishingly original work of fiction by one of its accomplished masters. Back Cover Six days ago, a man blew himself up by the side of the road in northern Wisconsin...The explosion that detonates the narrative of Paul Austers remarkable novel also ends the life of its hero, Benjamin Sachs, and brings two FBI agents to the house of his oldest friend, the writer Peter Aaron. What follows is Aarons complex and moving account of Sachs secret life, as Aaron attempts, through testimony, to make sense of his friends challenge to the complacency of modern life.Auster is an original, haunting and compulsive novelist. The TimesRich and complex... with fully fleshed characters, a fast-paced plot, thematic sophistication and narrative cunning. Boston GlobeA literary original who is perfecting a genre of his own. Wall Street Journal Author Biography Paul Auster is the best-selling author of Invisible, Man in the Dark, The Brooklyn Follies, The Book of Illusions, The New York Trilogy, among many other works. In 2006 he was awarded the Prince of Asturias Prize for Literature and inducted into the American Academy of Arts and Letters. He has also been short-listed for both the International IMPAC Dublin Literary Award (The Book of Illusions) and the PEN/Faulkner Award for Fiction (The Music of Chance). His work has been translated into more than thirty languages. Promotional Paul Austers explosively suspenseful tale from the author of contemporary classic The New York Trilogy: a literary voice for the ages (Guardian) Long Description A compelling, brilliant novel - an astonishingly original work of fiction. Six days ago, a man blew himself up by the side of a road in northern Wisconsin . The explosion that detonates the narrative of Paul Austers remarkable novel also ends the life of its hero, Benjamin Sachs, and brings two FBI agents to the home of one of Sachss oldest friends, the writer Peter Aaron. What follows is Aarons story, an intricate, subtle and gripping investigation of another mans life in all its richness and complexity. Promotional "Headline" Leviathan by Paul Auster is a compelling, brilliant novel - an astonishingly original work of fiction by one of its accomplished masters. Details ISBN057127661X Author Paul Auster Year 2011 ISBN-10 057127661X ISBN-13 9780571276615 Media Book Pages 256 Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom DEWEY 813.6 Birth 1947 Language English Short Title LEVIATHAN Imprint Faber & Faber Publisher Faber & Faber Edition Main Audience Age 0-0 Format Paperback UK Release Date 2011-06-02 AU Release Date 2011-06-02 Edition Description Main Publication Date 2011-06-02 Replaces 9780571276561 Audience General NZ Release Date 2011-07-07 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:36158340;
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