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Stone Junction

An Alchemical Pot-Boiler
By Jim Dodge
Series: Canons
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Stone Junction by Jim Dodge is a wildly imaginative tale that follows the journey of Daniel Pearse, who becomes embroiled in the world of alchemy, magic, and crime after the death of his mother. As he navigates various life adventures and clandestine societies, Daniel seeks to uncover the mystery of his mother's past, his own identity, and the pursuit of freedom and truth. With its rich blend of surreal and philosophical elements, the story explores themes of self-discovery and transformation.
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This book may appeal to you if you enjoy adventurous storytelling blended with magical realism, as it follows a young man on a journey through an intriguing world of underground organisations and mystical experiences. If you appreciate uniquely crafted characters and an unpredictable plot that balances wit and wisdom, this might be the perfect read for you.

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Jim Dodge's unforgettable outlaw epic. Introduced by Thomas Pynchon.

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When Daniel's mother dies, he is brought under the protection of the AMO: the Alliance of Magicians and Outlaws. It is an introduction to a world of revenge, revolution, and mind-bending chemicals, where anarchists, alchemists, and high-stake gamblers co-exist. It is a place in which magic and murder are the norm.

So begins an extraordinary quest for knowledge and understanding in this unforgettable outlaw classic.

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Stone Junction has been praised for its breadth and the skilful weaving of its narrative into the fabric of real America, gaining a sense of majesty through its rich array of characters. The novel is described as a captivating and unpredictable adventure with a mix of influences from Pynchon, Tolkien, and Brautigan, offering a rollicking, surprising, and imaginative journey. Critics have lauded it as a work of genius, with irresistibly humorous and tragic elements and a narrative that showcases exceptional writing and originality.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781786893970

Publisher: Canongate Books

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 23 May 2019

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Canongate Canons

Edition: Main - Canons

Contributors:

  • Introduction by Thomas Pynchon

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 32.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 359g

Pages: 544

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Fiction General Fiction Jim Dodge Literary Fiction Series: Canons

About the Author

Jim Dodge is the author of three novels, including Fup and Not Fade Away, and a collection of poetry and short prose, Rain on the River. He lived for many years on an isolated ranch in western Sonoma County and has been by turns an apple picker, a carpet layer, a teacher, a professional gambler, a shepherd for five years, a woodcutter and an environmental restorer.

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