Love In The Ruins by Walker Percy
The Adventures of a Bad Catholic at a Time Near the End of the World
Set in a dystopian America teetering on the brink of collapse, the narrative follows Dr. Tom More, a quirky psychiatrist and inventor, as he navigates a society plagued by political, social, and moral decay. Amidst the chaos, More invents a device called the "lapsometer," designed to diagnose and treat the soul's ailments, but its misuse threatens to exacerbate the nation's turmoil. As he grapples with his own personal demons and a series of bizarre encounters, More embarks on a quest for redemption and love, offering a satirical yet poignant exploration of the human condition and the search for meaning in a fractured world.
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- Published
- 1971
- Nationality
- American
- Length
- Moderate
- Pages
- 418
- Original Language
- English
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