The Friend of the Desert
A Novel
by Pablo d'Ors
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Pub Date Oct 29 2019 | Archive Date Oct 08 2019
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Description
"Thanks to the back cover of a book I knew that there lived in Brno a man who had dedicated a good portion of his life to traveling through many of the world's deserts." So begins Pavel's story, as a series of mysterious circumstances lead him to change the course of his life. On his repeated trips to the Sahara, first as part of an enigmatic organization called Friends of the Desert and later on his own, Pavel explores the drifting sands, and, ultimately, something approaching infinity. Nothing is as it seems. As the unknowns increase, each encounter presents a new mirror for Pavel's own expanding consciousness.
Innumerable artists, thinkers, and mystics have paid their respects to the void. With refinement and care, Friend of the Desert inserts itself to that tradition. In the wake of Hesse's famous Siddhartha, Bolaño's By Night in Chile, and Don DeLillo's The Names, Pablo d'Ors approaches the depths and casually settles in. Friend of the Desert is a rare gift for seekers of the absolute.
Available Editions
| EDITION | Other Format |
| ISBN | 9781946764492 |
| PRICE | $13.95 (USD) |
| PAGES | 144 |
Featured Reviews
Dave B, Educator
The first English translation of a decade old Spanish novel. The translation is excellent and the book flows very well. A philosophical novel about searching through the desert, literal and metaphorical for oneself. I enjoyed this a lot.
Kei D, Reviewer
The Friend of The Desert - Pablo D’Ors 🌅
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Writing: 9/10
Plot: 7/10
Need to read: 8/10
Overall: 8/10
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This is the very first ARC I’ve gotten to read from @netgalley , and it did not disappoint! 🏜The Friend of The Desert tells the story of a middle aged man and his physical journeys to the desert, and his philosophical journey to full self understanding. D’Ors’ writing was sparse and beautiful, and the book wasted no time getting to the meat of the plot. ⛺️ The main character, Pavel, was only mentioned by name once or twice so as to focus on his thoughts and his growth instead of his name and life before the story. If you’re looking for a quick and beautiful read I would definitely give this a go, @parallaxpress releases it on October 8th!
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