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A stunning epic of love, war, and the joy of books, "The Book of Longings" transports readers across time and space, following five young dreamers bound by an ancient text. From 15th-century Constantinople to present-day Idaho, the story explores the power of words, resilience, and hope against all odds. The Pulitzer Prize-winning author of "All the Light We Cannot See" returns with a heart-breaking, magnificent epic of human connection and a love letter to storytelling itself.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 592 pages
Publication date: 29 September 2022
Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers

The Sunday Times Bestseller and National Book Award Finalist, The Book of Longings is a dazzling epic of love, war, and the joy of books. The Guardian hails it as a "magical" tale that transports readers to fifteenth-century Constantinople, present-day Idaho, and the future, where humanity's last hope lies.

Spanning across time and space, five young dreamers are united by an ancient text, weaving together a story of a world on the brink. Through their collective narrative, the book explores the power of words, resilience, and hope in the face of insurmountable odds.

The Pulitzer Prize-winning author of All the Light We Cannot See returns with a heart-breaking, magnificent epic of human connection and a love letter to storytelling itself. The Observer praises it as a "sumptuously plotted" work that encompasses wonderment, despair, love, destruction, and hope. The Financial Times describes it as "ingenious, hopeful, and totally absorbing," while the Daily Mirror calls it a "must-read."

The Book of Longings is a testament to the enduring power of literature to connect, inspire, and uplift. It is a must-read for anyone who appreciates a well-crafted story that explores the depths of the human experience.

Weight: 394g
Dimension: 128 x 198 x 39 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780008478674