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In the aftermath of his sickness, he is drawn deeper into a resolution he made just prior to getting sick: to seek out a piece of evidence that shows with certainty God's hand at work upon the earth. But in seeking this evidence, he finds instead that he's growing more and more obsessed by the loss of his mother, whom he barely knew, and is pursued as well by a ghostly figure in black and a feeling of hypochondria he can neither shake, nor fully define.
Part mystery story, part literary crime, More and More unto the Perfect Day is at its core a tale of philosophical intrigue, a metaphysical thriller that combines the surreal descriptions of Nabokov with the psychological complexity of Dostoevsky. The result is a novel of dreamlike strangeness and philosophical power.
isoptera4
Posted November 22, 2010
It is a rare treat to come across a book that leaves such a lasting impression. This is one of the most thrilling stories I have read in many years now. As a fan of the mystery/drama genre of books, I have very discerning tastes. This novel is like a rollercoaster. Every time you believe you understand the reality of the characters and the story, the author manages to cleverly alter it. It is this aspect that makes this novel such a rare find. As a fan of the genre, I have read hundreds of these types of stories but in very few does the author create such a compelling story that I am drawn in from start to finish without succumbing to boredom. If it were not for my family and other responsibilities, I would have likely read the book in one sitting--something I have not done since my college years. I recommend this novel to serious fans of the mystery and drama genres and to anyone who is new to this type of story. You will not be disappointed if you purchase this book.
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Posted November 22, 2010
It is a rare treat to come across a book that leaves such a lasting impression. This is one of the most thrilling stories I have read in many years now. As a fan of the mystery/drama genre of books, I have very discerning tastes. This novel is like a rollercoaster. Every time you believe you understand the reality of the characters and the story, the author manages to cleverly alter it. It is this aspect that makes this novel such a rare find. As a fan of the genre, I have read hundreds of these types of stories but in very few does the author create such a compelling story that I am drawn in from start to finish without succumbing to boredom. If it were not for my family and other responsibilities, I would have likely read the book in one sitting--something I have not done since my college years. I recommend this novel to serious fans of the mystery and drama genres and to anyone who is new to this type of story. You will not be disappointed if you purchase this book.
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In the aftermath of his sickness, he is drawn deeper into a resolution he made just prior to getting sick: to seek out a piece of evidence that shows with certainty God's hand at work ...