Everything is Illuminated

Everything Is Illuminated by Jonathan Safran Foer is a compelling novel that masterfully explores themes of memory, identity, and the enduring impact of history. This bestselling book, published in 2016 as part of the Penguin Essentials series, takes readers on a poignant journey through the Ukraine. Follow a young man's quest to uncover the truth about his grandfather's past and the extraordinary woman who saved him during the Nazi regime. Accompanied by Alex, a quirky translator with a knack for peculiar language, and a blind man haunted by WWII memories, the narrative is as humorous as it is profound. With vivid storytelling, Foer’s debut novel combines humor and heartbreak, allowing readers to reflect on the layers of human experience. Ideal for fans of literary fiction, this book promises to engage and inspire. Critics praise it as a 'box of treasures' and a 'first novel of startling originality.' A perfect addition to your collection, Everything Is Illuminated is not just a book; it's an experience that resonates long after the last page. Take advantage of free shipping, making it an ideal choice for book lovers everywhere. Order your copy today and dive into a world of discovery, laughter, and history!

Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780241978894
Format: B-format paperback
Year: 2016
Publisher: Penguin UK
Pages: 288


Description:
Everything Is Illuminated is Jonathan Safran Foer's bestselling novel of a search for truth,published as a Penguin Essential for the first time.

The inspiration for the Liev Schreiber film, starring Elijah Wood

A young man arrives in the Ukraine, clutching in his hand a tattered photograph. He is searching for the woman who fifty years ago saved his grandfather from the Nazis. Unfortunately, he is aided in his quest by Alex, a translator with an uncanny ability to mangle English into bizarre new forms; a "blind" old man haunted by memories of the war; and an undersexed guide dog named Sammy Davis Jr, Jr. What they are looking for seems elusive -- a truth hidden behind veils of time, language and the horrors of war.
What they find turns all their worlds upside down . . .

'An astonishing feat of writing- hilariously funny and deeply serious, a gripping narrative. Extraordinary'The Times
'One of the most impressive novel debuts of recent years'Joyce Carol Oates, The Times Literary Supplement
'A first novel of startling originality'Jay McInerney, Observer
'Showy, smart. Made me laugh a lot' Susan Sontag, The Times Literary Supplement
'It seems hard to believe that such a young writer can have such a deep understanding of both comedy and tragedy' Erica Wagner, The Times
'A box of treasures' LA Times'
'Funny, life affirming, brilliant' Esquire


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