The Unnamed
The Unnamed by Joshua Ferris, published by Little, Brown on September 14, 2010, is a reprint edition comprising 320 pages in English. This novel follows Tim Farnsworth, who grapples with a peculiar affliction that compels him to walk incessantly, disrupting his seemingly perfect life. As he navigates through various environments, from sweltering heat to numbing cold, his condition challenges the stability of his family life, career, and home.
Readers will find a narrative that delves into the complexities of modern existence and the struggles between personal desires and societal expectations. The story raises questions about commitment, love, and the forces that drive individuals away from their responsibilities. Through Tim’s journey, the novel explores themes of human understanding and the ancient yearnings that persist in contemporary life.
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Tim Farnsworth walks. He walks out of meetings and out of bed. He walks in sweltering heat and numbing cold. He will walk without stopping until he falls asleep, wherever he is. This curious affliction has baffled medical experts around the globe–and come perilously close to ruining what should be a happy life. Tim has a loving family, a successful law career, and a beautiful suburban home, all of which he maintains spectacularly well until his feet start moving again.
What drives a man to stay in a marriage, in a job? What forces him away? Is love or conscience enough to overcome the darker, stronger urges of the natural world? THE UNNAMED is a deeply felt, luminous novel about modern life, ancient yearnings, and the power of human understanding.
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