The Way Through Doors
The Way Through Doors by Jesse Ball, published by Knopf Doubleday Publishing Group on February 10, 2009, is a 240-page work in English that explores themes of love and storytelling. The narrative follows Selah Morse, who, after witnessing a young woman being struck by a taxi, takes her to the hospital. With the girl suffering from memory loss and no identification, Selah assumes the role of her boyfriend, tasked by the doctor to keep her awake and help her recover her past through storytelling.
In this original edition, readers will find a blend of magical realism and humor as Selah invents tales to connect with the young woman and uncover her identity. The book presents a unique exploration of hope and the complexities of memory, showcasing Ball’s narrative artistry. Through Selah’s efforts, the story delves into the nature of truth and the power of stories to shape our understanding of ourselves and others.
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With his debut novel, Samedi the Deafness, Jesse Ball emerged as one of our most extraordinary new writers. Now, Ball returns with this haunting tale of love and storytelling, hope and identity.
When Selah Morse sees a young woman get hit by a speeding taxicab, he rushes her to the hospital. The girl has lost her memory; she is delirious and has no identification, so Selah poses as her boyfriend. She is released into his care, but the doctor charges him to keep her awake, and to help her remember her past. Through the long night, he tells her stories, inventing and inventing, trying to get closer to what might be true, and hoping she will recognize herself in one of his tales. Offering up moments of pure insight and unexpected, exuberant humor, The Way Through Doors demonstrates Jesse Ball’s great artistry and gift for and narrative.
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