Caleb Crain Kolejność książek (chronologicznie)

A novel explores the fate of candor, goodwill, and the utopian spirit in a world where technology and surveillance weaponize human relationships. One autumn night, grad student Matthew encounters Leif, a charming skateboarder and poet, who invites him to join an experiment involving tarot cards. Leif and his friends believe in telepathy, claiming it's easier to understand others' thoughts than most realize. As Matthew becomes enamored with Leif, he becomes entangled with the group, whose idealism mirrors the Occupy movement. However, their lives take a turn when they clash with a government contractor, leading to a storm of media attention, internet outrage, and legal troubles. Elspeth and Raleigh's long-standing friendship faces strain under the weight of criminal charges, while newer members Chris and Julia grapple with loyalty. Diana, a pragmatic sociologist, must navigate her skepticism while supporting her friends. Matthew, captivated by Leif, must confront his own commitments and sacrifices. Each character grapples with the complexities of transparency and the nuances of power and privilege. The narrative delves into the aftermath of idealism, reflecting on how emerging technologies reshape personal boundaries. With remarkable sensitivity and grace, the author captures the unease of contemporary life, ultimately crafting a poignant tale about the redemptive potential of love and friendship.

ONE OF THE YEAR'S BEST BOOKS The Wall Street Journal • Slate • Kansas City Star • Flavorwire • Policy Mic • Buzzfeed “Necessary Errors is a very good novel, an enviably good one, and to read it is to relive all the anxieties and illusions and grand projects of one’s own youth.”—James Wood, The New Yorker The exquisite debut novel by the author of Overthrow that brilliantly captures the lives and romances of young expatriates in newly democratic Prague It’s October 1990. Jacob Putnam is young and full of ideas. He’s arrived a year too late to witness Czechoslovakia’s revolution, but he still hopes to find its spirit, somehow. He discovers a country at a crossroads between communism and capitalism, and a picturesque city overflowing with a vibrant, searching sense of possibility. As the men and women Jacob meets begin to fall in love with one another, no one turns out to be quite the same as the idea Jacob has of them—including Jacob himself. Necessary Errors is the long-awaited first novel from literary critic and journalist Caleb Crain. Shimmering and expansive, Crain’s prose richly captures the turbulent feelings and discoveries of youth as it stretches toward adulthood—the chance encounters that grow into lasting, unforgettable experiences and the surprises of our first ventures into a foreign world—and the treasure of living in Prague during an era of historic change.