Book of Strange New Things A Novel

Name: Book of Strange New Things A Novel
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ISBN: 9780553418866

ISBN-10: 0553418866

ISBN-13: 9780553418866

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Authors: Michel Faber

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A monumental, genre-defying novel that David Mitchell calls "Michel Faber's second masterpiece," The Book of Strange New Things is a masterwork from a writer in full command of his many talents.It begins with Peter, a devoted man of faith, as he is called to the mission of a lifetime, one that takes him galaxies away from his wife, Bea. Peter becomes immersed in the mysteries of an astonishing new environment, overseen by an enigmatic corporation known only as USIC. His work introduces him to a seemingly friendly native population struggling with a dangerous illness and hungry for Peter's teachings--his Bible is their "book of strange new things." But Peter is rattled when Bea's letters…

Book details

List price: $18.00
Publisher: Crown/Archetype
Publication date: 6/30/2015
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 528
Size: 5.16" wide x 7.97" long x 1.32" tall
Weight: 1.034
Language: English

Michel Faber was born in The Hague, Netherlands on April 13, 1960. He was educated at the University of Melbourne. His books include The Crimson Petal and the White, The Fahrenheit Twins, Under the Skin, The Apple, and The Book of Strange New Things. He is also the author of two novellas, The Hundred and Ninety-Nine Steps and The Courage Consort. He won several short-story awards, including the Neil Gunn, Ian St James and Macallan. He made The New York Times Best Seller List with his title The Book of Strange New Things.