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When a widower receives notice from a doctor that he doesn’t have long to live, he is struck by the question of who will care for his adult son—a son whom he fiercely loves, a son with Down syndrome. With no recourse in mind, and with a desire to see the country on one last trip, the man signs up as a census-taker for a mysterious governmental bureau and leaves town with his son.
Census is a novel about free will, grief, the power of memory and the ferocity of parental love, from one of America’s most captivating young writers.
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Jesse Ball's Census is highly praised for its poignant and imaginative narrative, with critics drawing parallels to works by Cormac McCarthy and Italo Calvino. The novel is celebrated for its exploration of love and compassion, serving as a moving tribute to the author's late brother who had Down syndrome. Reviewers note its emotional depth, calling it a powerful meditation on grief and humanity, offering unique reflections on empathy and the human experience.
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ISBN: 9781925603446
Publisher: Text Publishing
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 02 April 2018
Country: Australia
Imprint: The Text Publishing Company
Audience: General / adult
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Width: 153.0mm
Height: 234.0mm
Weight: 0g
Pages: 272
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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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