The Brooklyn Follies, De Auster, Paul. Editorial Faber Faber, Tapa Blanda En Inglés Internacional

Descripción

'I was looking for a quiet place to die. Someone recommended Brooklyn and so the next morning I traveled down there from Westchester to scope out the terrain . . . So begins Paul Auster's remarkable 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 duo. One in remission from lung cancer, divorced, and estranged from his only daughter, the other concealing himself from a once promising academic career and, indeed, from life in general. Having accidentally ended up in the same Brooklyn neighborhood, they discover a community brimming with life and passion. When Lucy, a little girl who refuses to speak, comes into their lives, there is suddenly a connection from their pasts that offers them a chance at redemption. Infused with character, mystery, and humor, these lives intertwine and become interconnected as Auster brilliantly explores the broader landscape of contemporary America - a crucible of shattered dreams and human error.'

Aviso legal
• Edad mínima recomendada: 18 años.