The Lazarus Project by Aleksandar Hemon
The novel follows two intertwined narratives. In the first, set in 1908, a Jewish immigrant is wrongfully accused of anarchism and murdered by the Chicago Chief of Police. In the second, set in modern times, a writer from Eastern Europe is investigating the century-old murder, leading him on a journey across Eastern Europe and eventually back to the United States. The narratives explore themes of love, immigration, and the pursuit of the American dream.
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- Published
- 2008
- Nationality
- Bosnian
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- Pages
- 294
- Original Language
- English
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This book is on the following 2 lists:
- 7th on A Premature Attempt at the 21st Century Canon (Vulture)
- Balkan literature: the best contemporary fiction to add to your reading list (New East Digital Archive)