Machine Dreams by Jayne Anne Phillips
"Machine Dreams" is a novel that explores the lives of the Hampson family, set against the backdrop of major American events from the Great Depression through the Vietnam War. Told from different perspectives, the book delves into the individual and collective experiences of the family, their relationships, and their struggles. It provides an intimate look at the impact of war, economic hardship, and societal changes on a typical American family.
The 1932nd greatest book of all time
- Published
- 1984
- Nationality
- American
- Type
- Fiction
- Pages
- Unknown
- Words
- Unknown
- Original Language
- English
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This book is on the following lists:
- 85th on 100 Best Novels in English Since 1900 (Counterpunch)
- The Great American Novels (The Atlantic)
- The Modern Library: The Two Hundred Best Novels in English Since 1950 (The Modern Library (Book))