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The Great Recession leads Clay Jannon to leave his web-design job in San Francisco and take a night shift at a peculiar bookstore. Initially, Clay is intrigued by the store's oddities, as it has few customers who repeatedly borrow obscure books without purchasing anything. He suspects the store is a front for something more significant and begins analyzing the customers' behavior, enlisting friends to help uncover the mystery. When they present their findings to the enigmatic Mr. Penumbra, they realize the secrets extend far beyond the bookstore's walls. With a blend of charm and intelligence, the narrative unfolds as a modern literary adventure, reminiscent of Haruki Murakami's fairy tale allure and the inventive storytelling of Neal Stephenson and Umberto Eco. This unique tale invites readers into a captivating world, making it a must-visit establishment for the curious, offering an exhilarating experience at any hour.
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Mr. Penumbra's 24-Hour Bookstore, Robin Sloan
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- Rok vydania
- 2013
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- Titul
- Mr. Penumbra's 24-Hour Bookstore
- Jazyk
- anglicky
- Autori
- Robin Sloan
- Vydavateľ
- HarperCollins Canada
- Rok vydania
- 2013
- Väzba
- mäkká
- Počet strán
- 304
- ISBN10
- 1443415790
- ISBN13
- 9781443415798
- Štítky
- Beletria, Detektívky & Thriller, Fantasy, Historické romány, Detektívky, Sci-Fi, Súčasná literatúra, Láska, Poviedky, USA, Technológia, Americká literatúra, Tajomstvá, O knihách, Budúcnosť, Internet, Súčasnosť, Hádanky a rébusy, Prvotina, Knižnice, San Francisco, Knihkupectvá, Nesmrtelnosť, Tajné spoločenstvá, Google, Pokrok, Knihtlač, Šifry, Silicon Valley
- Prvé vydanie
- 2012
- Pôvodný názov
- Mr. Penumbra's 24-Hour Bookstore
- Hodnotenie
- 3,7 z 5
- Anotácia
- The Great Recession leads Clay Jannon to leave his web-design job in San Francisco and take a night shift at a peculiar bookstore. Initially, Clay is intrigued by the store's oddities, as it has few customers who repeatedly borrow obscure books without purchasing anything. He suspects the store is a front for something more significant and begins analyzing the customers' behavior, enlisting friends to help uncover the mystery. When they present their findings to the enigmatic Mr. Penumbra, they realize the secrets extend far beyond the bookstore's walls. With a blend of charm and intelligence, the narrative unfolds as a modern literary adventure, reminiscent of Haruki Murakami's fairy tale allure and the inventive storytelling of Neal Stephenson and Umberto Eco. This unique tale invites readers into a captivating world, making it a must-visit establishment for the curious, offering an exhilarating experience at any hour.