Category Fiction
Publication Year 2023
Cover Type Paperback
Type Fiction
Reading Level General
Language English

ISBN 9781914484872

Rs. 960

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A System So Magnificent It Is Blinding

A System So Magnificent It Is Blinding

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Who it's for: readers of literary fiction and family dramas

In October 1989, three triplet siblings are born into a chaotic Swedish family. Two decades later, Sebastian, Clara, and Matilda are estranged, scattered across the globe. Sebastian works for a secretive scientific organization in London, Clara has joined a doomsday cult on Easter Island, and Matilda navigates life as a stepmother in Sweden. Their lives converge when their father goes missing, forcing a reunion where their mother reveals a twenty-five-year secret that promises to redefine their family history.Why You Should Read? Unravel a compelling family mystery rooted in a long-held secret and a father's disappearance. Explore profound themes of free will, forgiveness, and the intricate connections within a fragmented family. Follow distinct character journeys set against diverse global backdrops, from London to Easter Island. Experience a critically acclaimed novel, longlisted for the International Booker Prize, praised for its humor and experimental narrative.

Highlights

  • Longlisted for the International Booker Prize
  • Set across London, Easter Island, and Sweden
  • Explores themes of free will and forgiveness
  • Experimental narrative praised for its humor

Themes

Family estrangement · Secrets · Free will · Forgiveness · Doomsday cults

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Category Fiction
Publisher Scribe
ISBN 9781914484872
Publication Year 2023
Cover Type Paperback
Type Fiction
Reading Level General
Language English
Authenticity 100% Authentic Edition
SKU 2010000114070

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Questions about this book

What is the book about?

It follows three triplet siblings who are estranged and living in different parts of the world. When their father goes missing, they reunite and their mother reveals a secret that changes their understanding of their family.

Where is the book set?

The story takes place in various locations, including London, Easter Island, and Sweden, reflecting the characters' separate lives.

Is this book part of a series?

No, it is a standalone novel.

What genre is this book?

It is literary fiction, with elements of family drama and mystery.

Has the book received any recognition?

Yes, it was longlisted for the International Booker Prize.