You Shall Know Our Velocity
You Shall Know Our Velocity by Dave Eggers, published by Penguin Books in 2004, is a novel that explores the journey of two friends, Will and Hand, who are grappling with the memory of their deceased friend, Jack, and a burden of $38,000. In an attempt to make sense of their loss, they embark on a week-long trip around the world to give away the money. Their journey is marked by unexpected challenges and encounters that reveal the complexities of their motivations and the world around them.
Readers will find a narrative that delves into themes of friendship, loss, and the absurdities of life. As Will and Hand navigate various cultures and situations, they confront the surreal nature of their quest and the reactions of those they aim to help. The book combines elements of humor and psychological insight, offering a unique perspective on the human experience. With 351 pages, this edition presents Eggers’ distinctive prose in English, inviting readers to reflect on the meaning of generosity and the unpredictability of life.
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You Shall Know Our Velocity is a compelling and thought-provoking novel by award-winning Dave Eggers
Will and Hand are burdened by $38,000 and the memory of their friend Jack. Taking a week out of their lives, they decide to travel around the world to give the money away. They can’t really say why they’re doing it, just that it needs to be done. Perhaps it’s something to do with Jack’s death – perhaps they’ll find the reason later. But as their plans are frustrated, twisted and altered at every step and the natives prove far from grateful to their benefactors, Will and Hand find that the world is an infinitely bigger, more surreal and exhilarating place than they ever realised. In fact, it’s somewhere to get lost in . . .
‘Dave Eggers has become J. D. Salinger, Ken Kesey and Jack Kerouac rolled into one’ The Times
‘Endearing, funny . . . the prose is high on energy and Eggers’ talents make it worth the trip’
Guardian
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