The Familiar, Volume 2: Into the Forest by Mark Z. Danielewski (English) Paperba

Description: The Familiar, Volume 2 by Mark Z. Danielewski The Familiar, Volume 1 Wherein the cat is found . . . The Familiar, Volume 2 Wherein the cat is hungry . . . From the universally acclaimed, genre-busting author ofHouse of Leavescomes the second volume ofThe Familiar, a"novel which goes beyond the experimental into the visionary,creating a language and style that expands the horizon of meaning . . . hint ing at an evolved form of literature."* InThe Familiar, Volume 2- Into the Forest, the lives of the disparate and dynamic nine characters introduced in "One Rainy Day in May" begin to intersect in inexplicable ways, finding harmonies and echoes in each other. What once seemed remote and disconnected draws closer-slowly, steadily-towardsomething inevitable. . . . At the center of it all is Xanther, a twelve-year-old girl, for whom the world around her seems to be opening, exposing doors and windows, visions and sounds, questions and ideas previously unknown. With each passing day, she begins to glimpse something she does not understand but unequivocally craves-the only thing that will bring her relief and keep her new friend alive. (With full-color illustrations throughout.) *Library Journal, starred review FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Author Biography MARK Z. DANIELEWSKI lives in Los Angeles. Review PRAISE FOR THE FAMILIAR, VOLUME 2:"Now we have Volume 2 (Chapter 2, really) and it is somehow, remarkably, amazingly, almost impossibly better. . . . I have never worried so much for a character as I did for [Xanther] in the final pages and, honest to God, Im not even entirely sure what happened. Or to whom. Or how. But maybe Volume 3 will make it clear. Only six more months to wait. That ought to be just about enough time to recover, I figure, before The Familiar crawls into my lap and blows my mind all over again." —Jason Sheehan, NPR Books"The series at times recalls Ulysses, Infinite Jest, and Cloud Atlas in its complexity, structure, and echoing parallel narratives . . . The literary world is stronger for having boundary pushers like Danielewski." —Ryan Vlastelica, The A.V. Club "Volume 2 reads like a graphic novel with very few pictures, though the images are critical. The wide array of plotlines create disparate parts that are slowly converging, encoded as a codex, the decoding of which—what we loosely call reading—renders an open-ended experience. Highly recommended for the intrepid reader." —Library Journal (starred review) "Readers with an interest in the latest in literary experimentalism will thrill at Danielewskis approach." —Kirkus ReviewsPRAISE FOR MARK Z. DANIELEWSKI:"One of the most gifted and versatile writers of our time." —Steven Moore, The Washington Post"His use of evocative typography—words that visually reinforce their meaning on the page—leaves readers dazzled." —Kim OConnor, Slate"You hold on for dear life by your fingertips, but the exertion is worth it when you finally get to the top and see the panorama of Danielewskis literary universe." —Dylan Foley, Chicago Tribune Review Quote PRAISE FOR MARK Z. DANIELEWSKI: "One of the most gifted and versatile writers of our time." --Steven Moore, Description for Reading Group Guide The questions, discussion topics, and reading list that follow are intended to enhance your reading groups discussion of The Familiar, Volume 2: Into the Forest, Mark Z. Danielewskis second volume in the Familiar series. Feel free to wander in your discussions as you share different perspectives and explore the continuing interconnected stories in this ever-expanding world. Discussion Question for Reading Group Guide 1. TFv2 is described as the volume "wherein the cat is hungry." How do hunger and consumption feature in the narrative--literally and metaphorically? 2. The first keyword for this volume is forest, and in the previous volume it was rain. What role do you see environment and the natural world playing in this series? Why is it given priority? What do you make of the fact that the forest is rendered visually with hashtags and forward slashes? 3. How has your understanding of the three relatively minor characters from TFv1 --Shnorhk, Details ISBN0375714960 Author Mark Z. Danielewski Short Title FAMILIAR V02 Language English ISBN-10 0375714960 ISBN-13 9780375714962 Media Book Format Paperback Residence Los Angeles, CA, US Birth 1966 Pages 880 Imprint Pantheon Subtitle Into the Forest Place of Publication New York Country of Publication United States Series The Familiar Series Number 2 Year 2015 AU Release Date 2015-10-27 NZ Release Date 2015-10-27 US Release Date 2015-10-27 UK Release Date 2015-10-27 Publication Date 2015-10-27 Publisher Random House USA Inc DEWEY 813.6 Illustrations FULL-COLOR THROUGHOUT Audience General We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:160709838;

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