The Brooklyn Follies
The Brooklyn Follies by Paul Auster, published by Faber & Faber in 2005, is a novel that explores the lives of Nathan and Tom, an uncle and nephew duo navigating personal challenges in a vibrant Brooklyn neighborhood. Nathan, in remission from lung cancer and dealing with estrangement from his daughter, and Tom, retreating from a once-promising academic career, find themselves unexpectedly connected in their search for solace. The story unfolds against the backdrop of the contested US election of 2000, providing a rich context for their journey.
Readers will encounter a narrative filled with intertwining lives, mystery, and the quest for redemption. The introduction of Lucy, a mute girl, serves as a pivotal connection to their pasts, offering a glimpse of hope amidst their struggles. The themes of social conditions, personal relationships, and the complexities of life in a bustling community are woven throughout the text, inviting reflection on the characters’ experiences. This edition spans 304 pages and is presented in English, making it accessible to a wide audience.
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“I was looking for a quiet place to die. Someone recommended Brooklyn, and so the next morning I travelled down there from the Westchester to scope out the terrain.” Set against the backdrop of the contested US election of 2000, it tells the story of Nathan and Tom, an uncle and nephew double-act. One in remission from lung cancer, divorced and estranged from his only daughter, the other hiding away from his once-promising academic career, and life in general. Having accidentally ended up in the same Brooklyn neighbourhood, they discover a community teeming with life and passion. When Lucy, the little girl who refuses to speak, comes into their lives there is suddenly a bridge from their pasts that may offer them the possibility of redemption. Filled with stories and characters, mystery and fraud, these lives intertwine and become bound together.
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