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Telephone

Percival Everett
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Telephone

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2020

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Percival Everett

Telephone

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2020
Book Details
Pages

216

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

New Mexico • Contemporary

Theme
Publication Year

2020

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

Telephone by Percival Everett follows a rare book dealer who discovers a distressing message hidden within an antique text. The narrative explores themes of communication, morality, and the consequences of one's actions, as the protagonist wrestles with decisions impacting others' lives. The novel presents multiple narrative paths, reflecting different outcomes based on the protagonist's choices.

Mysterious

Contemplative

Melancholic

Suspenseful

Emotional

Reviews & Readership

4.1

5,736 ratings

75%

Loved it

20%

Mixed feelings

5%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Telephone by Percival Everett is lauded for its compelling narrative and skillful exploration of themes such as grief and morality. Critics appreciate its innovative structure, yet some find the multiple endings concept polarizing and confusing. Overall, the novel is praised for its emotional depth and intellectual engagement, showcasing Everett’s versatility and creativity.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Telephone?

Readers who enjoy Telephone by Percival Everett may appreciate complex narratives that explore themes of communication and loss. Fans of Paul Auster's The New York Trilogy or Italo Calvino's If on a Winter's Night a Traveler would find similar enjoyment in the novel's interplay of multiple realities and literary innovation.

4.1

5,736 ratings

75%

Loved it

20%

Mixed feelings

5%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

216

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

New Mexico • Contemporary

Theme
Publication Year

2020

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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