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“Auster’s fastest-growing and most gripping novel. He gives us his best storytelling.” \u2013 The New York Times Magazine<\/p>\n
“Sniffing and gripping\u2026 Auster’s powerful narrative engine keeps us reading and spurred on to an impressive conclusion.” \u2013 Los Angeles Times<\/p>\n
“Paul Auster’s novels are beautifully crafted works of art, intellectual puzzles concerned with the premise that life is a mystery governed by chaos and chance. In keeping with their message, they are presented with the most fluid and graceful style of literary narrative.” \u2013 The New York Newsday<\/p>\n
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