Description
In "The Candy House" by Jennifer Egan, set in 2010, tech magnate Bix Bouton seeks a fresh concept and stumbles upon a revolutionary idea—Own Your Unconscious. Bix's invention allows access to every memory, fostering a society where memories are traded. Egan weaves a mesmerizing tapestry of interconnected lives over decades, employing diverse narrative styles. In this world, "counters" exploit desires while "eluders" grasp the cost of indulging in the Candy House. Egan's intellectually dazzling narrative explores the consequences of technology on human connection, offering a poignant testament to the enduring human quest for love, family, privacy, and redemption in a world on the brink of transformation.
- Pages: 420
- Language(s): Persian (Farsi)
- Genre: Science fiction
- ISBN: 9789647196987
- Persian Title: کتاب خانه شکلاتی اثر جنیفر اگان