In Death of an Ordinary Man by Glen Duncan, the novel revolves around Nathan, who experiences his own funeral as a ghost. Through this unique perspective, Nathan delves into the minds of the attendees, particularly his family members, unraveling mysteries from his past and exploring the complexities of his life. The story navigates themes of life, death, memory, and self-reflection, all intertwined with a touch of the supernatural. Duncan's writing style intricately weaves together multiple narratives, offering profound insights into human emotions and relationships.
Death of an Ordinary Man is a thought-provoking exploration of the afterlife, blending elements of mystery, introspection, and family dynamics. The narrative unfolds through Nathan's ghostly perspective, as he grapples with unresolved questions about his own death and seeks to understand the lives of those he left behind. Duncan's storytelling is rich in imagery and depth, inviting readers to contemplate themes of mortality, love, and the passage of time, all set against the backdrop of a hauntingly atmospheric new home.
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I Lucifer established Glen Duncan as a writer up there in the literary stratosphere with Martin Amis or T. C. Boyle" (Washington Post). Now with Death of an Ordinary Man, Duncan continues his penetrating and innovative exploration of the supernatural with a novel that is far and away his most powerful and accomplished yet.
Nathan Clark's gravestone offers a short and hopeful summary: At rest. But Nathan is not at rest, and knows he won't be until he finds out why he died. How has he come to hover over his own funeral, a spectral spectator to the grief of his family and friends? Privy now to their innermost thoughts and feelings confessions that are raw, brutal, and unexpected Nathan spends the day of his wake getting to know the living as he has never known them before: His father struggles with a legacy of family tragedy; his wife and best friend with the baggage of a doomed affair; his older
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