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The Divers' Game
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This book may appeal to you if you are interested in thought-provoking explorations of societal division and the human condition. It presents a speculative society with stark rules and ethical dilemmas, likely engaging those who enjoy dystopian narratives and deep philosophical questions. The narrative style is imaginative and might captivate readers who appreciate literary fiction with layers of meaning and introspection.
A startling, subversive novel from award-winning author Jesse Ball. An unsettling exploration of inequality and the devastating effect of unmitigated power.
A startling, subversive novel from award-winning author Jesse Ball. An unsettling exploration of inequality and the devastating effect of unmitigated power.
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A startling, subversive novel from award-winning author Jesse Ball. An unsettling exploration of inequality and the devastating effect of unmitigated power.
From the inimitable mind of award-winning author Jesse Ball, a novel about an unsettlingly familiar society that has renounced the concept of equality—and the devastating consequences of unmitigated power.
The old-fashioned struggle for fairness has finally been abandoned. It was a misguided endeavour. The world is divided into two groups, pats and quads. The pats may kill the quads as they like, and do. The quads have no recourse but to continue with their lives.
The Divers' Game is a thinly veiled description of our society, an extreme case that demonstrates a truth—we must change or our world will collapse. What is the effect of constant fear on a life, or on a culture?
Brilliantly constructed and achingly tender, The Divers' Game shatters the notion of common decency as the binding agent between individuals, forcing us to consider whether compassion is intrinsic to the human experience. With his signature empathy and ingenuity, Jesse Ball's latest work solidifies his reputation as one of contemporary fiction's most mesmerising talents.
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Jesse Ball's The Divers' Game receives acclaim for its potent exploration of dystopian themes, with critics praising its challenging and illuminating narrative as crucial fiction. The novel's sharp and poetic prose is noted for its moral provocation and compelling depiction of a society stripped of empathy. Reviewers highlight Ball's unique style, blending philosophical musings with a chilling reflection on contemporary societal issues.
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ISBN: 9781922268266
Publisher: Text Publishing
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 01 October 2019
Country: Australia
Imprint: The Text Publishing Company
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 22.0mm
Width: 136.0mm
Height: 208.0mm
Weight: 256g
Pages: 240
About the Author
Jesse Ball (1978-). Novelist, absurdist. Born in New York. His many and varied works are beloved in a dozen languages.
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