Flights by Olga Tokarczuk
"Flights" is a fragmented and philosophical novel that explores the theme of travel and movement. Through a series of interconnected stories and reflections, the book delves into the nature of human existence, the complexities of modern life, and the desire for freedom and escape. With its poetic language and unconventional structure, "Flights" invites readers to contemplate the transient nature of time, the significance of journeys, and the search for meaning in a world constantly in motion.
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- Published
- 2007
- Nationality
- Polish
- Length
- Moderate
- Pages
- 400-450
- Original Language
- Polish
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(3.9)
- Alternate Titles
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- Bieguni
- Löparna
- Viagens
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- 23rd on Truelit's 100 Best Books of the Quarter Century (/r/truelit)
- 51st on The 21 best books of the 21st century (Babelia en EL PAÍS)
- 2125th on Our Users' Honorable Mention Favorite Books of All Time (The Greatest Books Users)
- 100 Books, 100 Companions (Zeit Online)
- 100 Books to Read from Eastern Europe and Central Asia (New East Digital Archive)
- International Booker Prize (The Booker Prizes)
- The 100 Best Books by Women Writers in Translation (biblibio)
- The 100 Novels You Must Read in Your Lifetime (Esquire)
- What the New York Times Missed: 71 More of the Best Books of the 21st Century (Lit Hub)
- Zeit Literaturkanon (https://www.librarything.com/award/335/ZEIT-Literaturkanon)