Arcadia

Name: Arcadia
Brand: Allen & Unwin
SKU: 9780571301577
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By Iain Pears

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Summary

Arcadia by Iain Pears intricately weaves together three distinct worlds. It follows an Oxford professor in 1960, a young girl from a pastoral paradise, and a dystopian future Earth faced with profound challenges. As these narratives intertwine, the story explores themes of storytelling, reality, and the power of imagination, creating a richly layered reading experience.
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Format: Paperback / softback

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You might enjoy this book if you are intrigued by beautifully woven narratives that span multiple timelines and dimensions. It seamlessly combines elements of historical fiction, fantasy, and a touch of science fiction, creating a complex world that challenges the imagination. This novel may appeal to readers who love intricate plots and richly developed characters within an epic scope.

Arcadia

An inventive, captivating and richly imagined new novel from bestselling writer Iain Pears, also published as an interactive app.

An inventive, captivating and richly imagined new novel from bestselling writer Iain Pears. The novel will also be published as an interactive app.

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Arcadia weaves together three interlocking worlds, exploring the lives of four people in search of answers.

April, 1960: In the cellar of a professor's house in Oxford, fifteen-year-old Rosie goes in search of a missing cat and instead finds herself in a different world.

Anterwold is a sun-drenched land of storytellers and prophecies. But is this world real, and what happens if Rosie decides to stay?

Meanwhile, a rebellious scientist is trying to prove that time does not even exist, with potentially devastating consequences. As these three worlds come together, one question arises: who controls the future or the past?

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Arcadia by Iain Pears has been praised for its intricate and imaginative storytelling, weaving together multiple narratives across different realities. Reviews highlight the novel's ambitious scope and complexity, with readers noting the rich detail and lush world-building. The book is appreciated for its philosophical depth and the way it challenges typical genre conventions, though some have mentioned it requires careful attention to follow its intertwining plotlines.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780571301577

Publisher: Faber & Faber

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 02 June 2016

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Faber & Faber

Edition: Main

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 44.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 197.0mm

Weight: 478g

Pages: 736

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Fantasy Fiction General Fiction Iain Pears Literary Fiction Sci-Fi & Fantasy Science Fiction

About the Author

Iain Pears was born in Coventry in 1955. Educated at Wadham College, Oxford, he has worked as a journalist, an art historian and a television consultant. He is the author of An Instance of the Fingerpost, The Dream of Scipio and Stone's Fall. He has also written several highly praised detective novels, a book of art history, and countless articles on artistic, financial and historical subjects.

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