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From the winner of the 2015 Man Booker International Prize A novel of awesome beauty and power by the Hungarian master, Laszla Krasznahorkai. Winner of a 2005 PEN Translation Fund Award.War and War, Laszla Krasznahorkais second novel in English from New Directions, begins at a point of danger: on a dark train platform Korim is on the verge of being attacked by thuggish teenagers and robbed; and from here, we are carried along by the insistent voice of this nervous clerk. Desperate, at times almost mad, but also keenly empathic, Korim has discovered in a small Hungarian towns archives an antique manuscript of startling beauty: it narrates the epic tale of brothersinarms struggling to return home from a disastrous war. Korim is determined to do away with himself, but before he can commit suicide, he feels he must escape to New York with the precious manuscript and commit it to eternity by typing it all on the worldwide web. Following Korim with obsessive realism through the streets of New York (from his landing in a Bowery flophouse to his moving far uptown with a mad interpreter), War and War relates his encounters with a fascinating range of humanity, a world torn between viciousness and mysterious beauty. Following the eight chapters of War and War is a short prequel acting as a sequel, Isaiah, which brings us to a dark bar, years before in Hungary, where Korim rants against the world and threatens suicide. Written like nothing else (turning single sentences into chapters), War and War affirms W. G. Sebalds comment that Krasznahorkais prose far surpasses all the lesser concerns of contemporary writing.
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Perfect for Book Clubs!
I brought 'New Directions' to my book club and it sparked a great discussion! The themes are rich and the examples are relatable. It’s a solid read for anyone interested in exploring new ideas with friends.
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Makes You Think Deeply
This book really takes you on a journey of new ideas. I loved how it presented different viewpoints and the writing style was engaging. I’m definitely recommending it to friends who enjoy intellectual reads!
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Not What I Expected
I was hoping for a more straightforward approach, but 'New Directions' is pretty abstract. Some chapters felt like a chore to get through, and the pacing was off. It’s decent but not for everyone.
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Quality Paperback, Engaging Content
The physical quality of this paperback is impressive - it's sturdy and the pages are nice to touch. The content is diverse and keeps you engaged throughout. Definitely worth picking up if you're into this type of literature!
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