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Moon Palace

By: Paul Auster
Narrated by: Joe Barrett
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Summary

Marco Stanley Fogg is an orphan, a child of the '60s, a quester tirelessly seeking the key to his past, the answers to the ultimate riddle of his fate. As Marco journeys from the canyons of Manhattan to the deserts of Utah, he encounters a gallery of characters and a series of events as rich and surprising as any in modern fiction.

Beginning during the summer that men first walked on the moon, and moving backward and forward in time to span three generations, Moon Palace is propelled by coincidence and memory, and illuminated by marvelous flights of lyricism and wit. Here is the most entertaining and moving novel yet from an author well known for his breathtaking imagination.

As an added bonus, when you purchase our Audible Modern Vanguard production of Paul Auster's book, you'll also get an exclusive Jim Atlas interview that begins when the audiobook ends.

This production is part of our Audible Modern Vanguard line, a collection of important works from groundbreaking authors.©1990 Paul Auster (P)2009 Audible, Inc. Coming of Age Family Life Fiction Genre Fiction Literary Fiction
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Critic reviews

"This is a writer whose work shines with intelligence and originality." (Don DeLillo)
"In somber, cerebral, and terse narratives, Paul Auster has hunted down his obsessions. The missing father, the limits of language, the past as a crime we are driven to solve: from these themes, Mr. Auster has built a reputation as a post-modern gumshoe, fusing the conventions of detective fiction with Beckett-like despair." (The New York Times)
"The moon as a poetic and planetary influence over earthly affairs runs as a theme, wittily ransacked, throughout this elegant fiction." (Publishers Weekly)
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Would you listen to Moon Palace again? Why?

I have already listened to it three times, and never tire of it, so yes I would listen to it again

What other book might you compare Moon Palace to, and why?

I can't think of another book I'd compare it to. It's written in the style of a 'roman d'apprentisage', used by many of the classic nineteenth century novelists, but with the added elements Paul Auster finds interesting, in particular how chance affects our lives and decisions.

Which character – as performed by Joe Barrett – was your favourite?

The main character, Marco Fogg.

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

Yea, but it was too long for that

Any additional comments?

Well, I have mentioned it is my favourite novel by Paul Auster. It has all the elements his novels are known for, but readers of his work will know that his later work is not very satisfying for many reasons. If someone asked me the best introduction to his work, I would say this one because for me it has stood the test of time, unlike his classic 'New York Trilogy', which I have as an audio book, but which I now find dated and tiresome.

My favourite Paul Auster novel

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as i remember it from years ago. a little to much of everything but beneath all words and action a,strong solitude greatness that grips even when reread.

Words on longing

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I love the way the richness of the language gives form to marvellous stories that make you travel through times and spaces.

Absolutely wonderful. Such a pleasure to "read".

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Marco Stanley Fogg is an orphan, a child of the sixties, a quester tirelessly seeking the key to his past, the answers to the ultimate riddle of his fate. As Marco sets out on a journey from the canyons of Manhattan to the deserts of Utah, he encounters a gallery of characters and a series of events as rich and surprising as any in modern fiction
Paul Auster packs a lot into his novels and this is no exception. A story that surprises and is definitely a page turner. Joe Barrett's performance is just right, he gives each character their own identities but does not overdo it and distract from the story. Interestingly, Paul Auster has narrated quite a few of his own novels and I feel his delivery was always flat and a little dull.

AN INVENTIVE ODYSSEY

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I am unable to describe it. I know that won't be any help. Fourteen Fifteen.

frustrating, but this might be the point

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