In the Distance
by Hernan Diaz
In the Distance by Hernan Diaz holds a highly rated rating of 4.20 out of 5, based on 3.2K reader ratings. First published in 2017. The book spans 256 pages.
About In the Distance
"A young Swedish boy finds himself in penniless and alone in California. He travels East in search of his brother, moving on foot against the great push to the West. Driven back over and over again on his journey through vast expanses, Håkan meets naturalists, criminals, religious fanatics, Indians, and lawmen, and his exploits turn him into a legend. Diaz defies the conventions of historical fiction and genre (travel narratives, the bildungsroman, nature writing, the Western), offering a probing look at the stereotypes that populate our past and a portrait of radical foreignness. At first, it was a contest, but in time the beasts understood that, with an embrace and the slightest push, they had to lie down on their side and stay until Håkan got up. He did this each time he thought he spied someone on the circular horizon. Had Håkan and his animals ever been spotted, the distant travelers would have taken the vanishing silhouettes for a mirage. But there were no such travelers-the moving shadows he saw almost every day in the distance were illusions. With the double intention of getting away from the trail and the cold, he had traveled south for days. Hernan Diaz is the author of Borges, Between History and Eternity (Bloomsbury 2012), managing editor of RHM, and associate director of the Hispanic Institute at Columbia University. He lives in New York"--
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | Hernan Diaz |
| Published | 2017 |
| Pages | 256 |
| Kindle Price | $8.98 |
| Genres | Fiction |
| Average Rating | 4.20 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 3,201 |
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What genre is In the Distance?
In the Distance is categorized as Fiction. Its primary genre classification is Fiction.
Is In the Distance worth reading?
Based on 3.2K reader ratings, In the Distance has an average score of 4.20 out of 5.00, which is considered "Highly Rated."
How many pages is In the Distance?
In the Distance has 256 pages.
Who wrote In the Distance?
In the Distance was written by Hernan Diaz. It was first published in 2017.
What is the ISBN for In the Distance?
The ISBN-13 for In the Distance is 9781566894883.
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In the Distance is available on Kindle for $8.98. Pricing may vary by region and promotional offers.
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