Time Shelter by Georgi Gospodinov
The novel explores the concept of time as a refuge, where a mysterious clinic offers an escape into meticulously recreated past decades for patients suffering from Alzheimer's and other memory-related conditions. As the clinic's popularity grows, it begins to attract healthy individuals seeking solace from the uncertainties of modern life, leading to unexpected societal consequences. The narrative delves into themes of memory, identity, and the human desire to find comfort in nostalgia, while questioning the implications of living in a constructed past. Through a blend of poignant storytelling and philosophical reflection, the book examines the complexities of time and the impact of collective memory on personal and national identity.
The 4573rd greatest book of all time
- Published
- 2020
- Nationality
- Bulgarian
- Length
- Medium
- Pages
- 300-350
- Original Language
- Bulgarian
- Avg User Rating
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(4.6)
- Alternate Titles
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- Chronorifuge
- Cronorifugio
- Refuge in Time
- Refúgio No Tempo
- Schron Przeciwczasowy
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