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In a Strange Room

Author of the 2021 Booker Prize-winning novel THE PROMISE
By Damon Galgut
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In a Strange Room by Damon Galgut explores the often tumultuous and introspective journeys of its protagonist as he travels through different countries. The book is divided into three parts, each capturing a distinct journey that examines themes of companionship, solitude, and identity. Through vivid prose, it delves into the complexities of human relationships and the inner quest for self-discovery.
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You might enjoy this book if you appreciate deeply reflective narratives that explore themes of travel, identity, and human connection. The prose delves into the intricacies of companionship and solitude, making it perfect for readers drawn to introspective journeys and rich psychological landscapes.

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In a Strange Room

'One of the most beautiful and unsettling books I've ever read. I can't remember a more troubling and intense study of rootlessness and loneliness; Galgut is a writer of great, almost frightening, depth.' - Tash Aw

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FROM THE BOOKER PRIZE-WINNING AUTHOR OF THE PROMISE

A young man takes three journeys, through Greece, India, and Africa. He travels lightly, simply. To those who travel with him and those whom he meets on the way—including a handsome, enigmatic stranger, a group of careless backpackers, and a woman on the edge—he is the Follower, the Lover, and the Guardian. Yet, despite the man's best intentions, each journey ends in disaster. Together, these three journeys will change his whole life.

A novel of longing and thwarted desire, rage and compassion, In a Strange Room is the hauntingly beautiful evocation of one man's search for love and a place to call home.

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In a Strange Room by Damon Galgut is lauded for its intense, spare prose and haunting exploration of identity and longing. The book's structure, composed of three distinct yet interrelated journeys, offers a profound meditation on the themes of companionship and alienation. Reviewers frequently praise Galgut’s evocative style and the emotional depth he brings to the traveller's experience, capturing the complexities of human relationships and the poignancy of solitary introspection.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781838958848

Publisher: Atlantic Books

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 18 August 2022

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Atlantic Books

Edition: Main

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 14.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 170g

Pages: 192

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About the Author

Damon Galgut was born in Pretoria in 1963. He wrote his first novel, A Sinless Season, when he was seventeen. His other books include Small Circle of Beings, The Beautiful Screaming of Pigs, The Quarry, The Good Doctor, The Impostor and In A Strange Room. The Good Doctor was shortlisted for the Man Booker Prize, the Commonwealth Writers' Prize and the Dublin/IMPAC Award, The Impostor was also shortlisted for the Commonwealth Writers' Prize and In a Strange Room was shortlisted for the Man Booker Prize. In 2021 The Promise won the Booker Prize. He lives in Cape Town.

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