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The Books Of Jacob: A Novel,New
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A New Yorker Essential Readjust As Aweinspiring As The Nobel Judges Claimed. The Washington Postolga Tokarczuk Is One Of Our Greatest Living Fiction Writers. . . This Could Well Be A Decadedefining Book Akin To Bolaos 2666. Av Clubsophisticated And Ribald And Brimming With Folk Wit. . . The Comedy In This Novel Blends, As It Does In Life, With Genuine Tragedy. Dwight Garner, The New York Timeslonglisted For The 2022 National Book Awardnamed A Best Book Of The Year By The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, Time, The New Yorker, And Nprthe Nobel Prizewinners Richest, Most Sweeping And Ambitious Novel Yet Follows The Cometlike Rise And Fall Of A Mysterious, Messianic Religious Leader As He Blazes His Way Across Eighteenthcentury Europe.In The Mideighteenth Century, As New Ideasand A New Unrestbegin To Sweep The Continent, A Young Jew Of Mysterious Origins Arrives In A Village In Poland. Before Long, He Has Changed Not Only His Name But His Persona; Visited By What Seem To Be Ecstatic Experiences, Jacob Frank Casts A Charismatic Spell That Attracts An Increasingly Fervent Following. In The Decade To Come, Frank Will Traverse The Hapsburg And Ottoman Empires With Throngs Of Disciples In His Thrall As He Reinvents Himself Again And Again, Converts To Islam And Then Catholicism, Is Pilloried As A Heretic And Revered As The Messiah, And Wreaks Havoc On The Conventional Order, Jewish And Christian Alike, With Scandalous Rumors Of His Sects Secret Rituals And The Spread Of His Increasingly Iconoclastic Beliefs. The Story Of Franka Real Historical Figure Around Whom Mystery And Controversy Swirl To This Dayis The Perfect Canvas For The Genius And Unparalleled Reach Of Olga Tokarczuk. Narrated Through The Perspectives Of His Contemporariesthose Who Revere Him, Those Who Revile Him, The Friend Who Betrays Him, The Lone Woman Who Sees Him For What He Isthe Books Of Jacob Captures A World On The Cusp Of Precipitous Change, Searching For Certainty And Longing For Transcendence.In A Nod To Books Written In Hebrew, The Books Of Jacob Is Paginated In Reverse, Beginning On P. 955 And Ending On P. 1 But Read Traditionally, Front Cover To Back.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the genre of 'The Books of Jacob'? A: 'The Books of Jacob' is a historical novel that delves into cultural heritage and the complexities of identity, religion, and society in eighteenth-century Europe.
- Q: Who is the author of 'The Books of Jacob'? A: The author of 'The Books of Jacob' is Olga Tokarczuk, a Nobel Prize-winning writer known for her profound and imaginative storytelling.
- Q: When was 'The Books of Jacob' published? A: 'The Books of Jacob' was published on February 1, 2022, and is recognized as a first edition.
- Q: How many pages are in 'The Books of Jacob'? A: 'The Books of Jacob' contains 992 pages, offering an extensive and immersive reading experience.
- Q: What is the binding type of the book? A: 'The Books of Jacob' is available in hardcover, providing durability and a premium feel.
- Q: Is 'The Books of Jacob' suitable for all readers? A: 'The Books of Jacob' is recommended for mature readers due to its complex themes and historical context, making it suitable for those interested in literary fiction.
- Q: What are the central themes explored in the novel? A: The novel explores themes of identity, religion, cultural conflict, and the nature of belief through the life of Jacob Frank and his followers.
- Q: How is the narrative structured in 'The Books of Jacob'? A: The narrative is structured through multiple perspectives of contemporaries of Jacob Frank, providing a multifaceted view of his impact and the societal changes of the time.
- Q: Does 'The Books of Jacob' contain any illustrations or maps? A: The book does not include illustrations or maps; it focuses on the textual narrative to convey its rich historical context.
- Q: What makes 'The Books of Jacob' a noteworthy read? A: 'The Books of Jacob' is considered a noteworthy read due to its critical acclaim, including being longlisted for the National Book Award and recognized as a best book of the year by several prestigious publications.