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Andrew's Brain

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Andrew's Brain

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2014

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Andrew's Brain

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2014
Book Details
Pages

200

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

United States • Early 2000s

Publication Year

2014

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

Andrew's Brain by E.L. Doctorow explores the inner thoughts and experiences of a cognitively complex protagonist named Andrew, delving into his memories and emotional struggles. Through a series of reflective narratives, Andrew recounts moments of love, loss, and personal turmoil, offering insights into the workings of the human mind.

Mysterious

Contemplative

Melancholic

Emotional

Bittersweet

Reviews & Readership

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Review Roundup

E.L. Doctorow’s Andrew's Brain is a cerebral exploration of consciousness and identity through the perspective of an unreliable narrator. Critics praise its intellectual depth and narrative complexity, though some find its abstract style challenging. The book resonates with readers who appreciate literary experimentation and philosophical themes.

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Who Should Read Andrew's Brain?

Readers who enjoy Andrew's Brain by E.L. Doctorow are likely drawn to introspective narratives and complex character studies. They often appreciate works like The Unconsoled by Kazuo Ishiguro or The Sense of an Ending by Julian Barnes, which delve into memory, identity, and the unreliability of human perception.

Book Details
Pages

200

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

United States • Early 2000s

Publication Year

2014

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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