Kerrigan in Copenhagen

Name: Kerrigan in Copenhagen
Brand: Allen & Unwin
SKU: 9781408841969
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By Thomas E. Kennedy

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Summary

Kerrigan in Copenhagen by Thomas E. Kennedy follows an American travel writer named Kerrigan, who is in Copenhagen to research drinking spots for his guidebook. As he explores the city's bars, cafes, and historical sites, he becomes entangled in reflections on life, love, and loss, all while discovering the city's cultural and personal depths. Amidst his journey, Kerrigan also confronts his own past and relationships, offering a poignant exploration of personal transformation in a vibrant city backdrop.
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Format: Paperback / softback

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You might enjoy this book if you appreciate immersive cityscapes and deep introspection, as it invites you to wander through the heart of Copenhagen with a rich blend of history, culture, and personal reflection. The narrative offers a thoughtful exploration of love and loss, perfect for those who savour characters with emotional depth and a profound sense of place.

Kerrigan in Copenhagen

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Kerrigan is writing a guidebook to the city of Copenhagen, specifically focusing on the city's drinking establishments, of which there are over 1,500. It is a project potentially without end and one imbued with a certain amount of drunken numbness. That is precisely the point, as Kerrigan, an American expat fleeing a terrible betrayal, has plenty he wishes to forget.

The challenge with his project lies in his research associate, a voluptuous, green-eyed beauty who stirs in him a tremble of forgotten desire.

Kerrigan in Copenhagen is both a love story and a Joycean romp through a magical city.

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Kerrigan in Copenhagen is praised for being a multifaceted narrative blending elements of an essay, guidebook, and love story, highlighted by Kerrigan's introspective journey through themes of alcohol, history, and art. The prose is noted for its intelligent yet dichotomous style, mixing coarse language with lyrical imagery, mirroring the spontaneous, yet precise nature of jazz—a theme central to the protagonist's journey. The book captures the quest for clarity amidst chaos, driven by a protagonist seeking balance between emotional tumult and intellectual understanding.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781408841969

Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 06 November 2014

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 183g

Pages: 256

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About the Author

Thomas E. Kennedy's books include novels, story and essay collections, literary criticism, translations, and anthologies and his writing has been awarded several prizes, including the National Magazine Award in 2008. He teaches in the MFA program at Fairleigh Dickinson University. Born and raised in New York, Kennedy currently lives in Copenhagen with his two children.

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