Humorous journey through memory, history, and identity.
If you're fascinated by the interplay between past and present, "Everything Is Illuminated" offers a deep, yet quirky exploration of ancestry. Foer's comedic and poignant narrative, woven through the perspective of a translator with a unique relationship to English, adds a layer of charming absurdity to the compelling quest of self-discovery. The blend of humor and pathos makes it a beautifully balanced read.
- New York Public Library Young Lions Fiction Award (2003)
- Guardian First Book Award (2002)
- PEN/Robert W. Bingham Prize (2004)
- William Saroyan International Prize for Writing for Fiction (2003)
- Corine Internationaler Buchpreis for Rolf Heyne Buchpreis (2003)
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ISBN: 9780141013183
Authors:
Jonathan Safran Foer
Publisher: Penguin Books
Date of Publication: 2003-01-01
Format: Paperback
Goodreads rating: 3.89
(rated by 181994 readers)
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Humorous journey through memory, history, and identity.
If you're fascinated by the interplay between past and present, "Everything Is Illuminated" offers a deep, yet quirky exploration of ancestry. Foer's comedic and poignant narrative, woven through the perspective of a translator with a unique relationship to English, adds a layer of charming absurdity to the compelling quest of self-discovery. The blend of humor and pathos makes it a beautifully balanced read.
- New York Public Library Young Lions Fiction Award (2003)
- Guardian First Book Award (2002)
- PEN/Robert W. Bingham Prize (2004)
- William Saroyan International Prize for Writing for Fiction (2003)
- Corine Internationaler Buchpreis for Rolf Heyne Buchpreis (2003)
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
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