Moonglow (novel)
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| Author | Michael Chabon |
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| Language | English |
| Subject | Memoir |
| Publisher | Harper |
Publication date | November 22, 2016 |
| Publication place | United States |
| Media type | Hardback |
| Pages | 430[1] |
| ISBN | 0-062-22555-3 |
Moonglow is a 2016 novel by Michael Chabon. The book chronicles the narrator's discussions with his family, particularly his mother and dying grandfather.[1] The narrator functions as a proxy for the author, Chabon.[1]
Sources
The book is inspired by Chabon's conversations with his dying grandfather.[2] Of the meetings, Chabon writes, "Ninety percent of everything he ever told me about his life I heard during the final ten days."[2]
Reception
Sam Sacks writing for The Wall Street Journal appreciated the non-fiction elements of the novel in contrast to Chabon's other works. Sacks said, "Moonglow is a movingly bittersweet novel that balances wonder with lamentation."[3]
References
- ^ a b c Scott, A.O. (November 18, 2016). "Michael Chabon Returns With a Searching Family Saga". The New York Times. Retrieved December 1, 2016.
- ^ a b Charles, Ron (November 21, 2016). "Michael Chabon's 'Moonglow' is a cunning dance with autobiography". The Washington Post. Retrieved December 1, 2016.
- ^ Sacks, Sam (November 25, 2016). "Michael Chabon's Age of Heroes". The Wall Street Journal. Retrieved December 1, 2016.