Love and Other Thought Experiments: Longlisted for the Booker Prize 2020 by Soph

Description: Love and Other Thought Experiments by Sophie Ward This impressive literary debut takes as its premise and inspiration ten of the best-known thought experiments in philosophy - the what ifs of philosophical investigation - and uses them to talk about love in a wholly unique way. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Longlisted for the Booker Prize 2020Longlisted for the Desmond Eliot Prize 2020Longlisted for the Polari Prize 2021Featuring on BBC 2s Between the CoversSophie Ward is a dazzling talent who writes like a modern-day F Scott Fitzgerald Elizabeth Day, author of How To FailAn act of such breath-taking imagination, daring and detail that the journey we are on is believable and the debate in the mind non-stop. There are elements of Doris Lessing in the writing - a huge emerging talent here Fiona ShawA towering literary achievement Ruth Hogan, author of The Keeper of Lost ThingsRachel and Eliza are planning their future together. One night in bed Rachel wakes up terrified and tells Eliza that an ant has crawled into her eye and is stuck there. Rachel is certain; Eliza, a scientist, is sceptical. Suddenly their entire relationship is called into question. What follows is a uniquely imaginitive sequence of interlinked stories ranging across time, place and perspective to form a sparkling philosophical tale of love, lost and found across the universe. Flap Philosophy meets fiction in this beguiling and intriguing novel of minds, hearts, other worlds, love, death and everything in between Sophie Kinsella Rachel and Eliza are planning their future together. One night in bed Rachel wakes up terrified and tells Eliza that an ant has crawled into her eye and is stuck there. Rachel is certain; Eliza, a scientist, is sceptical. Suddenly their entire relationship is called into question. What follows is a uniquely imaginitive sequence of interlinked stories ranging across time, place and perspective to form a sparkling philosophical tale of love, lost and found across the universe. Quite extraordinary: a super-smart metaphysical romp thats also warm, wistful and heartfelt. A book that declares, winningly, that just because its all in your head, it doesnt mean its not real Daily Telegraph Wards ingenious fiction debut stands in a tradition of philosophical fiction: Voltaires Candide , Sartres Nausea . . . [Her] writing is often moving, exuberant and sensitive . . . gifts of bravura wit and imagination Guardian Brimming with close observation . . . the sheer literary ambition on show is impressive, with Ward producing a highly original first novel that echoes European experimentalists such as Kundera and Krasznahorkai Spectator Author Biography Sophie Ward is an actor and writer. Her debut novel, Love and Other Thought Experiments, was longlisted for the Booker Prize in 2020. Review Sophie Ward is a dazzling talent who writes like a modern-day F Scott FitzgeraldIt is an act of such breath-taking imagination, daring and detail that the journey we are on is believable and the debate in the mind non-stop. There are elements of Doris Lessing in the writing - a huge emerging talent hereLove and Other Thought Experiments is a towering literary achievement. Sophies prose is exquisite and her storytelling powerful, poignant and utterly gripping. An astonishing debut - Ruth Hogan, author of The Keeper of Lost ThingsLove and Other Thought Experiments is acutely original and thought-provoking. From beginning to end it is beautifully observed, intelligently constructed and deftly handled. Love and Other Thought Experiments is as multi-faceted as a diamond; a true philosophical hoard; a book I shall always treasureSophie Ward is an innovative and highly sophisticated writerElegant, erudite, brave and moving, Sophie Wards debut is a stunning achievementLove and Other Thought Experiments is brilliant and playful. From the first page you know youre in a unique and compelling universe of Wards making Long Description Longlisted for the Booker Prize 2020 Longlisted for the Desmond Eliot Prize 2020 Longlisted for the Polari Prize 2021 Featuring on BBC 2s Between the Covers Sophie Ward is a dazzling talent who writes like a modern-day F Scott Fitzgerald Elizabeth Day, author of How To Fail An act of such breath-taking imagination, daring and detail that the journey we are on is believable and the debate in the mind non-stop. There are elements of Doris Lessing in the writing - a huge emerging talent here Fiona Shaw A towering literary achievement Ruth Hogan, author of The Keeper of Lost Things Rachel and Eliza are planning their future together. One night in bed Rachel wakes up terrified and tells Eliza that an ant has crawled into her eye and is stuck there. Rachel is certain; Eliza, a scientist, is sceptical. Suddenly their entire relationship is called into question. What follows is a uniquely imaginitive sequence of interlinked stories ranging across time, place and perspective to form a sparkling philosophical tale of love, lost and found across the universe. Review Quote Sophie Ward is a dazzling talent who writes like a modern-day F Scott Fitzgerald Promotional "Headline" This impressive literary debut takes as its premise and inspiration ten of the best-known thought experiments in philosophy - the what ifs of philosophical investigation - and uses them to talk about love in a wholly unique way. Details ISBN1472154606 Author Sophie Ward Pages 272 Publisher Little, Brown Book Group Year 2020 ISBN-10 1472154606 ISBN-13 9781472154606 Format Paperback Publication Date 2020-08-06 Imprint Corsair Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom DEWEY 823.92 Language English UK Release Date 2020-08-06 Subtitle Longlisted for the Booker Prize 2020 Narrator Sophie Ward Audience General NZ Release Date 2020-08-10 AU Release Date 2020-08-10 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:129318655;

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