Quarantine A Novel
Quarantine A Novel by Jim Crace is a thought-provoking exploration of faith and mystery, published by Macmillan on March 15, 1999. This first edition spans 242 pages and is presented in English. The narrative reimagines the biblical account of Christ’s 40-day fast in the desert, focusing on Jesus’s encounter with a group of desert travelers seeking redemption.
In this novel, Crace delves into the complexities of belief and the human experience through the lens of a wealthy quarantiner who perceives divine traits in Christ. The story unfolds against the backdrop of a striking desert landscape, highlighting themes of isolation and spiritual quest. Readers will find a rich tapestry of historical and literary elements woven throughout the text, inviting contemplation on the nature of faith and the search for meaning.
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Winner of the Whitbread Novel of the Year and a Booker finalist: a controversial novel of faith and mystery about a group of desert travellers and their encounter with Jesus
Quarantine is Jim Crace’s imaginative and powerful retelling of Christ’s fabled 40-day fast in the desert. In Crace’s account, Jesus travels to a cluster of arid caves where he crosses paths with a small group of exiles who are on a pilgrimage to find redemption. One wealthy and manipulative quarantiner recognizes characteristics in Christ that he believes are divine. Evoking the strangeness and beauty of the desert landscape, Crace provocatively interprets one of our most important stories.
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