Kristof, Agota
The Notebook: The Proof ; the Third Lie : Three Novels
- ISBN 13:
- 9780802135063
- author:
- Kristof, Agota
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Avalon Travel Publishing
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 1997
- Pages:
- 480
- Dimensions:
- 22.28 x 12.09 x 3.43 centimetres
- Genre:
- Modern fiction
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Agota Kristof's trilogy is a stark and haunting exploration of the human heart. The Notebook, The Proof, and The Third Lie are three novels that together form a powerful portrait of the nobility and perversity of human nature. The story begins with The Notebook, where twin brothers Claus and Lucas are children, struggling to survive in a country torn apart by conflict. As they grow older, their bond becomes increasingly complicated, leading to The Proof, in which Lucas challenges his own identity and the existence of his missing brother. The trilogy concludes with The Third Lie, a biting parable that explores the nature of identity, storytelling, and truth. Through its complex characters and allegorical themes, Kristof's work offers a profound examination of the human condition, one that is both deeply unsettling and profoundly moving.