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In paul auster s new novel, the book of illusions, the figure at the center of the story a promising slapstick comedian named hector mann literally disappeared without trace in 1929. The book of illusions takes auster s relationship with risk and chance to a new and exciting level, as auster examines, in great depth, the life of a vanished man. Click to read more about the book of illusions by paul auster. The main characters of this fiction, contemporary story are adam walker, gwyn walker. With spare philosophical mysteries such as the new york trilogy, city of glass and the book of illusions, auster established himself as a master of metaphysical metafiction. Im new to the paul auster universe, but this book wont be my last brush. Librarything is a cataloging and social networking site for booklovers. Other articles where the book of illusions is discussed. His books have been translated into more than forty languages. The main characters of this mystery, contemporary story are david zimmer, hector mann.
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Jan 04, 2017 concur with the other answer start with the new york trilogy. The the book of illusions is not my favorite auster novel i could put it down for hours, even for a day. The book of illusions by paul auster faber and faber. The book of illusions is paul austers tenth novel and thirtyfifth book overall. The title of paul auster s new book makes it sound less like a novel than a compendium of magic tricks which, in a way, is what a.
The book of illusions, paul auster the book of illusions is a novel by american writer paul auster, published in 2002. The plot is incredibly clever, including the inclusion of parts of a screenplay, which auster actually has written, and is now available in book form the inner life of. Paul benjamin auster born february 3, 1947 is an american writer and film director. Paul auster, the book of illusions san diego reader. Six months after losing his wife and two young sons in an airplane crash, vermont professor david zimmer spends his waking hours in a blur of alcoholic grief and selfpity. Austers debut is not necessarily his best though it is terrific but it will certainly give you a clear indication of his style and if you didnt get along with it then it probably. In paul austers new novel, the book of illusions, the figure at the center of the story a promising slapstick comedian named hector mann literally disappeared without trace in 1929.
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