Noah’s Compass A Novel
Noah’s Compass, a novel by Anne Tyler, is published by Alfred A. Knopf in 2009 and spans 277 pages. This work presents the story of Liam Pennywell, a schoolteacher who has recently retired at sixty-one. As he navigates this new phase of life, he grapples with the unsettling loss of memory regarding his first night in a new condominium, leading to a hospital visit that leaves him with more questions than answers.
Readers will find a narrative that explores themes of family life and psychological introspection, as Liam embarks on a journey to reclaim the moments of his life that seem to have vanished. The novel delves into the complexities of city life and the human experience, offering a blend of humor and compassion. Through Liam’s quest for understanding, Tyler invites reflection on the nature of memory and the connections we forge with others.
Official synopsis Publisher
From the incomparable Anne Tyler, a wise, gently humorous, and deeply compassionate novel about a schoolteacher, who has been forced to retire at sixty-one, coming to terms with the final phase of his life.
Liam Pennywell, who set out to be a philosopher and ended up teaching fifth grade, never much liked the job at that run-down private school, so early retirement doesn’t bother him. But he is troubled by his inability to remember anything about the first night that he moved into his new, spare, and efficient condominium on the outskirts of Baltimore. All he knows when he wakes up the next day in the hospital is that his head is sore and bandaged.
His effort to recover the moments of his life that have been stolen from him leads him on an unexpected detour. What he needs is someone who can do the remembering for him. What he gets is–well, something quite different.
We all know a Liam. In fact, there may be a little of Liam in each of us. Which is why Anne Tyler’s lovely novel resonates so deeply.
Author
Publisher
Topics
FAQ
What is “Noah’s Compass A Novel” about?
Who is the author of “Noah’s Compass A Novel”?
When was “Noah’s Compass A Novel” published?
What is the ISBN for “Noah’s Compass A Novel”?
What are the book details (language, pages, edition)?
