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42

by M. Thomas Cooper

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Set in Portland, Oregon, 42 follows George Olson as his life is thrown into chaos and his mind into a possible state of psychosis. On the 42nd day of his 42nd year, George's wife and daughter disappear, his cat and dog run away, and his house burns down. When he is accused of murdering his wife and child, George sets off in search of his family, only to be caught up in a conspiracy of numbers and strange events. The number 42 becomes the meaning of George's life. But does the conspiracy really exist or is it the product of a paranoid mind?

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"[A] meandering, infuriating, and ultimately wonderful journey that lands its main character...on strange shores of mind and spirit....Highly recommended for adventurous readers willing to expand the boundaries of genre fiction." Booklist
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trekker, July 17, 2008 (view all comments by trekker)
This novel is at least a "4." Very well written, thought provoking, mysterious, and frustrating at times. A thinking person's read...If you like pondering questions, or like to figure things out, here is a challenge. This book made me laugh, think, wonder, & question--What is essential in our life? What is reality? Will we ever learn the answers we seek?

I could hardly put this book down--even through parts that frustrated me, the writing carries you through. A curious adventure, for sure.
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Shyla, July 15, 2008 (view all comments by Shyla)
One of my best friends Jacob is related to him and has told me he is a very brilliant writer.
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sophomoricsavant, June 29, 2008 (view all comments by sophomoricsavant)
42's intelligent [at times frantic] prose makes for an easy and interesting read. Questioning your trust of the character at the helm of narration adds to the wealth of the read as well. Plus it is always good to support Portland writers.
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Product Details

ISBN:
9781932010244
Author:
Cooper, M. Thomas
Publisher:
Ooligan Press
Subject:
Psychological
Subject:
Curiosities and wonders
Subject:
Symbolism of numbers
Publication Date:
June 2008
Binding:
Paperback
Language:
English
Illustrations:
Y
Pages:
325
Dimensions:
8.98x6.34x.91 in. 1.26 lbs.
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