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Title:
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Question 7 |
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Authors:
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Flanagan, Richard |
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Genre:
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Non Fiction |
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Pages:
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275 |
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Year:
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2023 |
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Publisher:
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Penguin Random House |
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Language:
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English |
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Description:
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From H.G. Wells, Rebecca West and the nuclear physics of the 1930s through to Tasmania, Hiroshima, the author's forebears and himself, Richard Flanagan ponders Chekhov's question on love. Powerful and thought-provoking, this mesmerising combination of memoir and history brings together the personal and the universal in a deeply moving celebration of life.
Comments from BDS Reviewers:"Question 7 is one of those books that stays with you long after you've finished reading".
"It's not just a story - it's a journey through history, memory and imagination, told with lyricism and depth".
"One of the things I loved most was how Flanagan connects seemingly unrelated moments - his father's time as a POW near Hiroshima, the creation of the atomic bomb, and the influence of literature like H.G. Wells' work - and shows how they ripple through time and change lives".
"This is a stunningly, beautifully crafted book of self reflection...and it's also a tribute to Tasmania including its long indigenous history, ecology, convict settlement and the story of Flanagan's forebears".
"I would absolutely recommend it. I would (and will) buy a copy for myself and tell my friends to do so as well".
"For those who appreciate rich, thoughtful writing and the exploration of big ideas, this book has a lot to offer. A book definitely better suited to readers who enjoy reflection and depth over action and immediacy".
"Richard Flanagan's Question 7 is a profound, intricate meditation on fate, interconnectedness, and the haunting weight of history".
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Categories:
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Non-fiction, Biography, War theme, Culture/Ethnic/Racial, Historical, Human Rights, Philosophy, Japan, Australia, Just Added, 2026 Titles |
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