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The Last Book: Further Confessions of Felix Krull, Confidence Man
Thomas Mann’s unfinished European classic takes a speculative turn to a dystopian future, via a '70s joyride through middle America. Precocious con-man Felix Krull meets his match in Sophie Vaughan, astral temptress and first woman president. Together they must choose sides in the looming battle between the ruling Hierarchy and the rebellious Panarchists.
- GenresFiction
379 pages, ebook
Published October 1, 2017
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Nowick Gray
48 books21 followersNowick Gray writes in a variety of genres, each work teasing the dynamics of choice among multiple realities: whether romantic relationships, plot endings, murder suspects, virtual worlds, alternate timelines, narrative loops, stylistic colorings.
Nowick works as a freelance copy editor, performs and teaches West African drumming, and enjoys nature photography. Educated at Dartmouth College and the University of Victoria, he taught in Inuit villages in the Arctic before carving out a homestead in the BC mountains. In more recent years he calls Victoria, BC home, while wintering in tropical locations.
Nowick works as a freelance copy editor, performs and teaches West African drumming, and enjoys nature photography. Educated at Dartmouth College and the University of Victoria, he taught in Inuit villages in the Arctic before carving out a homestead in the BC mountains. In more recent years he calls Victoria, BC home, while wintering in tropical locations.
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November 24, 2020
This book is a speculative continuation (to a dystopian future) of Confessions of Felix Krull, an unfinished 1954 novel by the German author Thomas Mann. Told in the first person, Felix resumes his escapades of romance in old Lisbon and escapes to the New World, where he meets Sophie Vaughan, astral mentor and future first woman president. Together, they must choose sides in the looming battle between the ruling Hierarchy and the rebellious Panarchists.
“The Last Book: The First Woman President” by Nowick Gray is a dystopian novel that mixes classic European literature, magic realism, and political thriller. Although this could have been a confusing mash up, this is not the case since it is masterfully written. The narrative style is straightforward and simultaneously descriptive, while the plot is cunningly developed; making a fascinating, well-paced, and full of surprises tale.
I kindly recommend this book to everyone who likes speculative fiction, since it is an entertaining and gripping journey, that you don´t want to stop reading.
“The Last Book: The First Woman President” by Nowick Gray is a dystopian novel that mixes classic European literature, magic realism, and political thriller. Although this could have been a confusing mash up, this is not the case since it is masterfully written. The narrative style is straightforward and simultaneously descriptive, while the plot is cunningly developed; making a fascinating, well-paced, and full of surprises tale.
I kindly recommend this book to everyone who likes speculative fiction, since it is an entertaining and gripping journey, that you don´t want to stop reading.
November 26, 2020
What a wonderful and entertaining novel! This is one of those books that has it all!
American author, Nowick Gray takes us back to the year 1895, and he departs from Thomas Mann’s last book, a classic of European literature, and propels its hero into time travel, where he proposes an alternative history and a dystopian future.
“The Last Book: Further Confessions of Felix Krull, Confidence Man” is divided into 3 parts, with more or less 360 pages. Along the pages, this author narrates the story of Felix Krull, a con-man who is recruited by an astral-traveling presidential candidate, Sophie Vaughan. He embarks on a journey to find her, but when he does, Sophie is caught in a multidimensional struggle between the controlling Hierarchy and the dissident Panarchists.
I really liked this story because each of the three parts has a different timeline. With this technique I think author Gray creates a unique novel. Moreover, the description of the setting and the characters are impeccable.
American author, Nowick Gray takes us back to the year 1895, and he departs from Thomas Mann’s last book, a classic of European literature, and propels its hero into time travel, where he proposes an alternative history and a dystopian future.
“The Last Book: Further Confessions of Felix Krull, Confidence Man” is divided into 3 parts, with more or less 360 pages. Along the pages, this author narrates the story of Felix Krull, a con-man who is recruited by an astral-traveling presidential candidate, Sophie Vaughan. He embarks on a journey to find her, but when he does, Sophie is caught in a multidimensional struggle between the controlling Hierarchy and the dissident Panarchists.
I really liked this story because each of the three parts has a different timeline. With this technique I think author Gray creates a unique novel. Moreover, the description of the setting and the characters are impeccable.
November 26, 2020
“The Last Book” is a science fiction book written by Nowick Gray. This book has a lot of ingredients because it is part thriller and part romance. It tells the story of Felix, who tired of being controlled by his mother and Zzazza, escapes to another world to have a fresh start. In love with the future first woman president Sophie Vaughan, he doesn't lose hope to be with her. Will he be able to fight against the Dark Forces and be with the love of his life?
This novel is a fast-paced read because it contains 372 pages and, thanks to the author’s writing ability, I was absorbed in the story. I was really immersed in the storyline and the characters were really well-thought. All of them have strong personalities that make you love them or hate them.
All in all, this book is amazing down to the final stop. I really enjoyed coming back to my house and knowing that it was waiting for me to continue reading. I highly recommend it!
This novel is a fast-paced read because it contains 372 pages and, thanks to the author’s writing ability, I was absorbed in the story. I was really immersed in the storyline and the characters were really well-thought. All of them have strong personalities that make you love them or hate them.
All in all, this book is amazing down to the final stop. I really enjoyed coming back to my house and knowing that it was waiting for me to continue reading. I highly recommend it!
November 30, 2020
“The Last Book: The First Woman President” is a story written by Nowick Gray. This middle length book has almost got four hundred pages and entertained me during a week.
The author’s writing style is very good; once I started reading I was hooked in the story. There is a balance between narrative and dialogues which is perfect in any book. Characters were very well portrayed and developed and the plot developed smoothly from beginning to end.
It was certainly a read that stood out from others. Characters were very good and exceptional and the central idea was very well and carefully thought about. I would like to read another work by this author. I will certainly recommend reading The last book, because I liked it very much.
The author’s writing style is very good; once I started reading I was hooked in the story. There is a balance between narrative and dialogues which is perfect in any book. Characters were very well portrayed and developed and the plot developed smoothly from beginning to end.
It was certainly a read that stood out from others. Characters were very good and exceptional and the central idea was very well and carefully thought about. I would like to read another work by this author. I will certainly recommend reading The last book, because I liked it very much.
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