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Binding
Paperback
Number of Pages
336
Age Group
All
Language
English
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Book Summary
This is a bold work of fiction that blends historical settings with fantastical speculation. Through a late-Victorian lens, it examines the daring reach of science, the ethics of creation, and the fraught language of love. It will resonate with readers who enjoy ambitious literary fiction, intricate plots, and richly drawn characters.
The narrative is story-led and richly textured, moving through laboratories, gentlemen’s clubs, and cosmopolitan streets across Glasgow, Alexandria, Paris, and beyond. Lush, witty prose pairs with sharp social observation to explore ambition, power, and the boundaries of personhood.
Readers engage with a cast of memorable figures whose rivalries and yearnings drive the journey. The book mingles satirical humor with philosophical depth, offering a multi-voiced perspective that invites reflection without dulling momentum.
Reading this leaves you with amplified curiosity about humanity and the costs of genius. It rewards close attention with provocative ideas, lush language, and a lasting impression that invites rereading and discussion.
Product Details
Author
Alasdair Gray
Publisher
Bloomsbury
Number of Pages
336
Language
English
ISBN
9781526657886
Reading Age
All
Dimensions
12.8 x 2.4 x 19.8 cm
Binding
Paperback
AED 67.00