Karen Thompson Walker
Age of Miracles: the most thought-provoking end-of-the-world coming-of-age book club novel you'll read this year
Age of Miracles: the most thought-provoking end-of-the-world coming-of-age book club novel you'll read this year
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What if our 24-hour day grew longer, first in minutes, then in hours until day becomes night and night becomes day?
Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 400 pages
Publication date: 13 June 2019
Publisher: Simon & Schuster Ltd
A captivating tale of quiet majesty, this novel takes readers on a journey of end-of-the-world, coming-of-age proportions. From the very first page, it captivates with its unique premise: what if our 24-hour day gradually lengthened, transitioning from minutes to hours, ultimately reversing the day and night cycle?
The impact of such a phenomenon on the world is profound, affecting everything from birds in the sky to whales in the sea to astronauts in space. But it is also deeply personal, as eleven-year-old Julia grapples with her own emotional changes amidst the global upheaval.
As Julia and her family wake up one morning to discover the earth's rotation slowing, the enormity of this revelation is almost too much to comprehend. Yet, life must go on, even in the face of impending doom. Julia witnesses the profound impact of this phenomenon on the world, her community, her family, and herself.
What emerges from this novel is a powerful reminder that the catastrophes we fear the most are often the ones that are unimagined, unprepared for, and unknown. It forces us to confront our own assumptions and biases, to embrace the unexpected, and to find strength and resilience in the face of adversity.
In conclusion, "The Long Day" is a stunning and thought-provoking exploration of the human condition, offering a unique perspective on the potential consequences of a world in constant flux. It is a testament to the power of storytelling and the ability of literature to inspire and challenge us in equal measure.
Weight: 278g
Dimension: 198 x 130 x 26 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781471177996
Edition number: Reissue
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