The Illumination
The Illumination by Kevin Brockmeier, published by Penguin Random House in 2012, is a thought-provoking exploration of a unique phenomenon where pain manifests as light across the globe. This edition spans 257 pages and is presented in English. The narrative follows a private journal of love notes that comes into the possession of Carol Ann Page, a lonely hospital patient, and subsequently passes through the lives of five other individuals, each experiencing profound transformations.
Readers will encounter a story that intertwines elements of fiction, psychological insights, and themes of family life, marriage, and the human experience. As the phenomenon known as ‘The Illumination’ unfolds, it illuminates the emotional and physical wounds that connect people across different backgrounds and eras. This visionary tale delves into the complexities of relationships and the impact of shared experiences, making it a reflective journey through the lives of its characters.
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Something strange is going on.
All over the world, pain is manifesting itself as light. Cuts and bruises blaze and flash. Arthritic joints glow. Injured troops emit radiant white shards into the desert night. On the news, they’re calling it ‘The Illumination’.
As this breathtaking phenomenon takes holds, a private journal of love notes passes into the keeping of Carol Ann Page, a lonely hospital patient, and from there through the hands of five other people. Each of them will find their lives changed forever over a story which spans decades and continents, a story that shines a spectacular light on the wounds we all bear…
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