Search History

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By Eugene Lim

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Search History by Eugene Lim interweaves a poignant tapestry that explores themes of identity and existence through technology and connectivity. The narrative follows characters who grapple with the implications of the digital age, blurring the lines between the physical and the virtual. It delves into the philosophical questions of how technology shapes and influences our perceptions of self and other.
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This book may appeal to you if you're intrigued by the intersection of technology and human experience, exploring themes of mortality and identity through a blend of science fiction and philosophical musings. If you enjoy narratives that challenge conventional storytelling and provoke deep thought, this work might captivate your imagination.

Search History

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Search History oscillates between a wild cyberdog chase and lunch-date monologues as Eugene Lim deconstructs grieving and storytelling with uncanny juxtapositions and subversive satire.

Frank Exit is dead—or is he? While eavesdropping on two women discussing a dog-sitting gig over lunch, a bereft friend comes to a shocking realisation: Frank has been reincarnated as a dog! This epiphany launches a series of adventures—interlaced with digressions about AI-generated fiction, virtual reality, Asian American identity in the arts, and lost parents—as an unlikely cast of accomplices and enemies pursues the mysterious canine.

In elliptical, propulsive prose, Search History plumbs the depths of personal and collective consciousness, questioning what we consume, how we grieve, and the stories we tell ourselves.

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Search History by Eugene Lim is lauded for its unique narrative structure and philosophical depth, drawing comparisons to authors like Haruki Murakami and Italo Calvino. Reviewers highlight its blend of humour, existential inquiry, and experimental storytelling, exploring themes of grief, identity, and technology. The novel is simultaneously poignant and playful, offering a fresh perspective on contemporary issues through its unconventional approach.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781566896177

Publisher: Coffee House Press

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 18 November 2021

Country: United States

Imprint: Coffee House Press

Illustration: 7 black and white images

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 127.0mm

Height: 190.0mm

Weight: 0g

Pages: 152

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About the Author

Eugene Lim is the author of the novels Fog & Car (Ellipsis Press, 2008), The Strangers(Black Square Editions, 2013), and Dear Cyborgs with Joanna and Felix.

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