Torres, Justin
Blackouts: A Novel
- ISBN 13:
- 9781847083982
- author:
- Torres, Justin
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Granta Books
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2024
- Pages:
- 256
- Dimensions:
- 12.9 x 19.8 x 2.2 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- Fiction & Literature, Literary, Fiction & Literature,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 7 working days
Description
As Juan Gay lies on his deathbed, he begins to recount his life story to a young man who has been caring for him. Their conversations weave together, revealing a complex history of love, loss, and oppression.
Among Juan's belongings, a mysterious manuscript is discovered, detailing the work of a radical, queer anthropologist who was silenced by the very institutions she sought to challenge. This haunting tale of memory and erasure is intertwined with the story of Juan Gay, forcing the reader to confront the power of stories in shaping our understanding of the world.
Justin Torres masterfully blends fact and fiction to create a dreamlike narrative that is both emotionally and intellectually daring. Blackouts is a powerful exploration of the ways in which our stories can both heal and harm, and the importance of preserving the histories that have been erased or suppressed.
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