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Cahokia Jazz: A Novel
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From One Of The Most Original Minds In Contemporary Literature (Nick Hornby) The Bestselling And Awardwinning Author Of Golden Hill Delivers A Noirish Detective Novel Set In The 1920S That Reimagines How American History Would Be Different If, Instead Of Being Decimated, Indigenous Populations Had Thrived.Like His Earlier Novel Golden Hill, Francis Spuffords Cahokia Jazz Inhabits A Different Version Of America, Now Through The Lens Of A Subtly Altered 1920Sa Fully Imagined World Full Of Fog, Cigarette Smoke, Dubious Motives, Danger, Dark Deeds. And In The Main Character Of Joe Barrow, We Have A Hero Of Truly Epic Proportions, A Troubled Soul To Fall In Love With As You Are Swept Along By A Propulsive And Brilliantly Twisty Plot.On A Snowy Night At The End Of Winter, Barrow And His Partner Find A Body On The Roof Of A Skyscraper. Down Below, Streetcar Bells Ring, Factory Whistles Blow, Americans Drink In Speakeasies And Dance To The Tempo Of Modern Times. But This Is Cahokia, The Ancient Indigenous City Beside The Mississippi Living On As A Teeming Industrial Metropolis, Filled With People Of Every Race And Creed. Among Them, Peace Holds. Just About. But That Corpse On The Roof Will Spark A Week Of Drama In Which This Altered World Will Spill Its Secrets And Be Brought, Against A Soundtrack Of Jazz Clarinets And Wailing Streetcars, Either To Destruction Or Rebirth.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the plot of 'Cahokia Jazz: A Novel'? A: 'Cahokia Jazz' is set in an alternate version of the 1920s where indigenous populations have thrived. The story follows hard-boiled detective Joe Barrow as he navigates a teeming industrial metropolis filled with secrets, danger, and dark deeds, beginning with a mysterious body found on a skyscraper.
- Q: Who is the author of 'Cahokia Jazz'? A: The author of 'Cahokia Jazz' is Francis Spufford, known for his bestselling novel 'Golden Hill'.
- Q: What are the notable accolades of 'Cahokia Jazz'? A: 'Cahokia Jazz' has won the Sidewise Award for Alternate History, is longlisted for the Carnegie Medal for Excellence in Fiction, and has been named a Best Book of the Year by several prestigious outlets including The New Yorker and NPR.
- Q: When was 'Cahokia Jazz' published? A: 'Cahokia Jazz' was published on February 6, 2024.
- Q: What is the format of 'Cahokia Jazz'? A: 'Cahokia Jazz' is available in a hardcover format, making it a durable choice for readers.
- Q: How many pages does 'Cahokia Jazz' have? A: 'Cahokia Jazz' consists of 464 pages.
- Q: Is 'Cahokia Jazz' suitable for all readers? A: 'Cahokia Jazz' contains themes of noir and historical reimagining, which may be more appealing to adult readers and those interested in speculative fiction.
- Q: What themes are explored in 'Cahokia Jazz'? A: 'Cahokia Jazz' explores themes of history, identity, and the consequences of choices through its unique setting and character development.
- Q: What makes 'Cahokia Jazz' different from other novels? A: 'Cahokia Jazz' reimagines American history with a focus on a thriving indigenous culture, providing a fresh perspective on familiar historical narratives.
- Q: Are there any similar books to 'Cahokia Jazz'? A: Readers who enjoy 'Cahokia Jazz' may also like other speculative fiction works that explore alternate histories, such as 'The Man in the High Castle' by Philip K. Dick or 'The Yiddish Policemen's Union' by Michael Chabon.