Quarantine by Jim Crace
Set in the Judean desert, the book tells the story of a group of individuals who have chosen to quarantine themselves for forty days in order to find spiritual growth and healing. Among them is a young man who believes he is the son of God. As they battle the harsh conditions, their physical and psychological limits are tested, leading to a climactic and tragic end. The novel offers a unique interpretation of the biblical story of Jesus's forty-day fast in the wilderness.
The 7685th greatest book of all time
- Published
- 1997
- Nationality
- British
- Length
- Short
- Pages
- 240
- Words
- Unknown
- Original Language
- English
- Alternate Titles
- None
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This book is on the following 3 lists:
- Costa Book Award - Best Novel (Costa Coffee)
- The Modern Library: The Two Hundred Best Novels in English Since 1950 (The Modern Library (Book))
- 1000 Novels Everyone Must Read (The Guardian)