Solenoid by Mircea Cărtărescu
The novel follows a disillusioned Romanian schoolteacher who grapples with the mundanity of his existence and the haunting memories of his past. As he delves into his own writings and dreams, he uncovers a hidden, surreal world beneath the surface of everyday life, filled with bizarre occurrences and metaphysical mysteries. Through a labyrinth of introspection and fantastical elements, the protagonist seeks to understand the deeper truths of his reality, ultimately questioning the nature of existence and his place within it.
The 3988th greatest book of all time
- Published
- 2015
- Nationality
- Romanian
- Length
- Long
- Pages
- 600-700
- Words
- Unknown
- Original Language
- Romanian
- Alternate Titles
- None
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This book is on the following 4 lists:
- 4th on Truelit's 100 Best Books of the Quarter Century (/r/truelit)
- 66th on TrueLit's Top 100 Favorite Books (2023) (/r/TrueLit)
- A Canonical List: 100 Romanian Books of Prose in 100 Years (1918-2018) (României literare)
- 21 books for the XXI century (Cultura/s)