Nov 03, 2014 the book of strange new things is the latest novel by michel faber, the widely acclaimed author of the crimson petal and the white and under the skin, and the authors first fulllength novel since the fire gospel, which he published in 2008. In two separate pieces, michel fabers editor talks about the book of strange new things 2014 and faber talks about the book in a short video. Michel faber s sixth marvel, the book of strange new things was published in 2014. A grotesque and comical allegory, under the skin takes us on a heartthumping ride through dangerous territoryour own moral instincts and the boundaries of compassionto present a surreal representation of contemporary society run amok. This momentous novel, fabers first since the crimson petal and the white, sees him at his expectationdefying best. Click show more for info on the books mentioned in this video hello. The first edition of the novel was published in october 6th 2014, and was written by michel faber. Books by michel faber author of the crimson petal and the. Michel fabers short stories reveal an extraordinarily vivid imagination, a deep love of language and an adventurous versatility. Aug 06, 2015 the book of strange new things is a wildly original tale of adventure, faith and the ties that might hold two people together when they are worlds apart. Since his wife eva died in 2014, michel faber has emerged a changed writer. Michel fabers sixth marvel, the book of strange new things was published in 2014. If michel faber s phenomenonturnedbestsellerturnedminiseries the crimson petal and the white is the only fiction of his that youve ever read, his newest novel, the book of strange new.
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Michel faber born april 1960 is a dutch writer of englishlanguage fiction. Michel faber author of the crimson petal and the white. The work was first published in the united states on october 28, 2014 and concerns an english pastor who is sent to the planet of oasis to teach its reclusive native inhabitants about christianity. The new republic a wonderful adventure story, a quasiscience fiction tale and a probing examination of a marriage.
Oct 01, 2017 the book of strange new things is a microscopic look at two people, a husband and wife, who separately bear witness to the end of the world and the birth of another. Fabers use of a humanalien meeting as a cauldron for theological inquiry situates the book of strange new things in a long line of carefully crafted, awardwinning novelsfrom a case of conscience 1958, by james blish, in which a jesuit biologist encounters a race that seemingly has attained moral perfection with no notion of god or. It was historical fiction about a prostitute, a bestseller, mildly trashy but with good writing and a fabulous heroine. Michel faber s short stories reveal an extraordinarily vivid imagination, a deep love of language and an adventurous versatility. Fabers sixth novel, the book of strange new things, was published in 2014. The book of strange new things, is itself quiet strange. Join facebook to connect with michael faber and others you may know. Winner of the saltire book of the year award 2015, the book of strange new things is an extraordinary, unforgettable tale of love, faith and what happens when both are tested to breaking point.
Faber, who had flown in from scotland to meet with his united states publisher, was talking about his new novel, the book of strange new things, which he initially envisioned as a weird. In undying michel faber honours the memory of his wife, who died after a sixyear battle with cancer. Pdf the book of strange new things book by michel faber. In addition to the whitbreadshortlisted under the skin, he is the author of the highly acclaimed the crimson petal and the white, the book of strange new things. Order of michel faber books michel faber is an author of literary fiction, science fiction and historical fiction. I must admit that its also not a bad example and will certainly not do the reputation of science fiction any harm. I would have been a different writer without my wife. Oxtales water by esther freud, david park, heri kunzu, zoe heller, michel faber, william boyd, giles foden, michael morpurgo, vikram seth and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. What other book might you compare the book of strange new things to, and why. Free download or read online the book of strange new things pdf epub book. Michel faber has written seven other books, including the highly acclaimed the crimson petal and the white, the. The book of strange new things is a microscopic look at two people, a husband and wife, who separately bear witness to the end of the world and the birth of another.
I remember devouring his previous novel, the crimson petal and the white. Like every fiction of fabers, the book of strange new things is determined not to be mistaken for. Kate young finds inspiration in michel fabers scifi. Oct 28, 2014 if michel fabers phenomenonturnedbestsellerturnedminiseries the crimson petal and the white is the only fiction of his that youve ever read, his newest novel, the book of strange new. Michel faber is the author of the crimson petal and the white, the courage consort, and some rain must fall. For a reader willing to accommodate fabers pacing and willing to take delight in the details of the journey, its a book that will mostly be satisfying. Among them was a thick book almost 900 pages with a. In this sciencefiction novel, humanity is cast as the main. Michel faber interview, plus links to author biography, book. Sadly, after the publication of the book faber declared that he will quit writing. Michel faber plans to stop writing novels the new york times.
A monumental, genredefying novel that david mitchell calls michel faber s second masterpiece, the book of strange new things is a masterwork from a writer in full command of his many talents. The book of strange new things by michel faber kirkus. A monumental, genredefying novel that david mitchell calls michel fabers second masterpiece, the book of strange new things is a masterwork from a writer in full command of his many talents. Our book club recommendation michel fabers epicscale saga of rich and poor is a historical novel in the sense that it is set with pitchperfect accuracy in the world of victorian london, amid its prostitutes and its preachers, industrialists and thieves, burgeoning wealth and crushing poverty. With interstellar distance between them, faith and devotion are pushed to the limits. Interview in two separate pieces, michel faber s editor talks about the book of strange new things 2014 and faber talks about the book in a short video. In michel fabers novel, a pastor heads off to take up a new ministry on another planet. Fabers new book resumes his interest in aliens and adds to it his interest in religion in his 2009 novella the fire gospel, a scholar discovers a forgotten account of jesuss death.
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