Death With Interruptions
by José Saramago, Margaret Jull Costa
Death With Interruptions by José Saramago, Margaret Jull Costa holds a well received rating of 3.97 out of 5, based on 13K reader ratings. First published in 2005. The book spans 238 pages.
About Death With Interruptions
Nobel Prize-winner Jose Saramago's brilliant new novel poses the question what happens when the grim reaper decides there will be no more death? On the first day of the new year, no one dies. This, of course, causes consternation among politicians, religious leaders, morticians, and doctors. Among the general public, on the other hand, there is initially mass celebration. Flags are hung out on balconies; people dance in the streets. They have achieved the great goal of humanity: eternal life. Then reality hits home—families are left to care for the permanently dying; life-insurance policies become meaningless; and funeral parlors are reduced to arranging burials for pet dogs, cats, hamsters, and parrots. Death sits in her chilly apartment, where she lives alone with scythe and filing cabinets and contemplates her experiment: What if no one ever died again? What if she, death with a small "d," became human and were to fall in love?
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | José Saramago, Margaret Jull Costa |
| Published | 2005 |
| Pages | 238 |
| Genres | Fiction, Fantasy, Classics |
| Average Rating | 3.97 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 12,984 |
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What genre is Death With Interruptions?
Death With Interruptions is categorized as Fiction, Fantasy, Classics. Its primary genre classification is Fantasy.
Is Death With Interruptions worth reading?
Based on 13K reader ratings, Death With Interruptions has an average score of 3.97 out of 5.00, which is considered "Well Received."
How many pages is Death With Interruptions?
Death With Interruptions has 238 pages.
Who wrote Death With Interruptions?
Death With Interruptions was written by José Saramago, Margaret Jull Costa. It was first published in 2005.
What is the ISBN for Death With Interruptions?
The ISBN-13 for Death With Interruptions is 9780151012750.0.
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