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Timbuktu

By Paul Auster
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Timbuktu by Paul Auster centres on an engaging and poignant tale about a homeless man named Willy G. Christmas and his faithful dog, Mr Bones. As Willy seeks a place called Timbuktu in his imagination, the story delves into themes of companionship, loyalty, and the human-animal bond, exploring the world through the insightful perspective of Mr Bones.
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You might enjoy this book if you appreciate stories with rich character development, featuring a deeply compassionate exploration of the human condition from the unique perspective of a dog. Its thoughtful narrative might appeal to those interested in themes of love, loss, and the meaning of companionship in life.

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Timbuktu

Meet Mr Bones, canine sidekick to the brilliant but troubled Willy G. Christmas.

Auster's tragicomic tale of one unforgettable dog from the author of contemporary classic The New York Trilogy: 'a literary voice for the ages' (Guardian)

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Meet Mr Bones, canine sidekick of Willy G. Christmas, a troubled poet-saint from Brooklyn. Together they sally forth to Baltimore in search of Willy's beloved mentor Bea Wanson—who used to know him as William Gurevitch, son of Polish war refugees. But is she still alive?

Timbuktu by Paul Auster is a poignant narrative that explores the bond between a man and his loyal dog as they navigate life’s challenges and uncertainties. Set against the backdrop of their journey, the story delves into themes of loyalty, identity, and the quest for belonging. Readers will be captivated by the characters’ endearing tale and the philosophical undertones that resonate throughout their adventure.

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Timbuktu by Paul Auster has been praised for its success and delightful nature. Reviews highlight the book as both a joy to read and a sensitive, daring tale.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780571229093

Publisher: Faber & Faber

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 03 January 2008

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Faber & Faber

Edition: Main

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 12.0mm

Width: 126.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 154g

Pages: 192

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About the Author

Paul Auster is the best-selling author of Invisible, Moon Palace, Mr Vertigo, The Brooklyn Follies, The Book of Illusions and The New York Trilogy, among many other works. In 2006 he was awarded the Prince of Asturias Prize for Literature and inducted into the American Academy of Arts and Letters. Among his other honours are the Independent Spirit Award for the screenplay of Smoke and the Prix Medicis Etranger for Leviathan. He has also been short-listed for both the International IMPAC Dublin Literary Award (The Book of Illusions) and the PEN/Faulkner Award for Fiction (The Music of Chance). His work has been translated into more than thirty languages. He lives in Brooklyn, New York.

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