The novel "Night Work" by Thomas Glavinic follows the story of Jonas, a man who wakes up one morning to find that he is the only living person in Vienna. With a gripping and sad narrative, the book explores Jonas' lonely journey as he navigates an empty world, sets up cameras to look for signs of life, and grapples with strange occurrences. The writing style, characterized by detailed observations and a mix of slow-moving and fast-paced storytelling, allows readers to connect with Jonas through his actions rather than his thoughts, creating a sense of unease and fascination as the plot unfolds.
In "Night Work," Glavinic delves into the themes of loneliness, desperation, and existential questioning, as Jonas struggles to make sense of his newfound isolation and the bizarre events unfolding around him. The narrative keeps readers on edge, evoking feelings of disturbance and fear while also offering moments of beauty and reflection. The book leaves a lasting impact with its haunting portrayal of a man grappling with the unknown and the complexities of human nature in the face of extreme solitude.
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Content warnings for Night Work include themes of isolation, mental instability, paranoia, and existential dread, which may be distressing for some readers.
From The Publisher:
There’s nothing moving outside. No cars. No buses. No people. No birds. Nothing. No one. Anywhere. An ordinary man wakes up on an ordinary day to find that he’s the only living creature in the entire city.
The radio and TV are suddenly filled with white noise, there’s no newspaper, the Internet is down and no one’s answering the phone. Jonas is the last living being on the planet. What happened?
How? Why? And why is he still here? Thriller and philosophical investigation wrapped up in an intensely compelling, eerie mystery, Night Work is compulsive and exhilarating – but don’t read it when you’re all alone...
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About the Author:
Thomas Glavinic, born 1972, has worked as a taxi driver, mountain farmer and copywriter. His first novel, Carl Haffner's Love of the Draw, made the Daily Telegraph Book of the Year list. Der Kameram�rder ('The Camera Killer') was awarded the Friedrich-Glauser-Krimipreis, Germany's most important crime award. He has written three other widely acclaimed novels, the latest of which, Das Bin Doch Ich, was shortlisted for the 2007 German Book Prize. He lives in Vienna.
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