Gaarder, Jostein

An Unreliable Man

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ISBN 13:: 9781474605830
author:: Gaarder, Jostein
format:: Paperback / softback
publisher:: Weidenfeld & Nicolson
language:: English
Publication Year:: 2019
Pages:: 336
Dimensions:: 19.6 x 12.8 x 1.8 centimetres (0
Genre:: Fiction & Literature, General, Fiction & Literature,
Condition:: New
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Jakop's life is one of loneliness and deception. A divorced man with no friends apart from his constant companion Pelle, he spends his days attending funerals and weaving intricate webs of lies to conceal his true identity.

As Jakop's addiction spirals out of control, he is forced to confront the disconnect between his love of language and stories, and the urgent need for human connection. This poignant and humorous novel explores the power of storytelling in giving our lives meaning, and the search for a place in the world.

A thought-provoking exploration of loneliness and truth, An Unreliable Man is a moving and relatable tale that will resonate with anyone who has ever felt the need to hide behind words.

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