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Carolyn Parkhurst
The Dogs of Babel
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"The Dogs of Babel" by Carolyn Parkhurst is a poignant and thought-provoking novel that explores the depths of grief, love, and communication. The story centers around Paul Iverson, a linguistics professor who is devastated when his wife, Lorene, dies in a tragic accident. The only witness to the event is their dog, Lorene's beloved Korean Jindo, Tulse Luper. In his grief, Paul becomes obsessed with the idea that Tulse may hold the key to understanding what happened to Lorene. He decides to teach the dog to speak, hoping that Tulse can tell him the truth about his wife's death. Paul's quest takes him on a journey of self-discovery, as he reflects on his relationship with Lorene and the secrets that they kept from each other. Parkhurst's writing is both elegant and incisive, capturing the complexities of human emotion with sensitivity and nuance. The novel raises important questions about the nature of language and communication, and the ways in which we try to make sense of the world around us. At its heart, "The Dogs of Babel" is a deeply moving exploration of love and loss, and the lengths to which we will go to hold onto the ones we have lost. Readers who enjoy literary fiction with a philosophical bent will find much to appreciate in "The Dogs of Babel." The novel's exploration of language and communication will also appeal to fans of authors like Jhumpa Lahiri and Yiyun Li. Ultimately, "The Dogs of Babel" is a powerful and memorable novel that will leave readers reflecting on the mysteries of love, language, and the human experience...
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