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- 352 pages
- Reading time
- 13 hours
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Set in a dystopian world where collective memory has been erased, the narrative explores the dangers of forgetting history. The story intertwines a poignant love affair with philosophical inquiries into our understanding of the past and societal norms. Drawing comparisons to Orwell's 1984 and Huxley's Brave New World, the novel challenges readers to confront unsettling truths about memory and identity. Jacobson's work is both tender and terrifying, offering a profound commentary on the consequences of a history-less society.
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J, Howard Jacobson
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- Released
- 2015
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- Title
- J
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Howard Jacobson
- Publisher
- Random House Publishing Group
- Released
- 2015
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 352
- ISBN13
- 9780553419566
- Category
- Fiction, Sci-fi and Fantasy, Esotericism and Religion, Judaica
- Description
- Set in a dystopian world where collective memory has been erased, the narrative explores the dangers of forgetting history. The story intertwines a poignant love affair with philosophical inquiries into our understanding of the past and societal norms. Drawing comparisons to Orwell's 1984 and Huxley's Brave New World, the novel challenges readers to confront unsettling truths about memory and identity. Jacobson's work is both tender and terrifying, offering a profound commentary on the consequences of a history-less society.