Only Revolutions
Only Revolutions by Mark Z. Danielewski, published by Pantheon Books in 2006, is a unique literary work that spans 360 pages. The narrative follows two characters, Sam and Hailey, who are perpetually sixteen and embark on a journey through various historical eras, from the Civil War to the Iraq War. Their adventures take them across America, navigating significant cultural and historical landscapes as they attempt to outrun the weight of history itself.
Readers will find a compelling exploration of youth and the passage of time as Sam and Hailey traverse the nation in an ever-changing array of vehicles. The book presents a dual perspective, with each character offering their own voice and experiences, creating a rich tapestry of intertwined narratives. This edition invites readers to engage with themes of history, identity, and the enduring nature of youthful love, all while showcasing Danielewski’s innovative storytelling style.
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Sam:
They were with us before Romeo & Juliet. And long after too. Because they’re forever around. Or so both claim, carolling gleefully:
We’re allways sixteen.
Sam & Hailey, powered by an ever-rotating fleet of cars, from Model T to Lincoln Continental, career from the Civil War to the Cold War, barrelling down through the Appalachians, up the Mississippi River, across the Badlands, finally cutting a nation in half as they try to outrace History itself.
By turns beguiling and gripping, finally worldwrecking, “Only Revolutions” is unlike anything ever published before, a remarkable feat of heart and intellect, moving us with the journey of two kids, perpetually of summer, perpetually sixteen, who give up everything except each other.
Hailey:
They were with us before Tristan & Isolde. And long after too. Because they’re forever around. Or so both claim, gleefully carolling:
We’re allways sixteen.
Hailey & Sam, powered by an ever-rotating fleet of cars, from Shelby Mustang to Sumover Linx, careen from the Civil Rights Movement to the Iraq War, tearing down to New Orleans, up the Mississippi River, across Montana, finally cutting a nation in half as they try to outrace History itself.
By turns enticing and exhilarating, finally breathtaking, “Only Revolutions” is unlike anything ever conceived before, a remarkable feat of heart and intellect, moving us with the journey of two kids, perpetually of summer, perpetually sixteen, who give up everything except each other.
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