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Go to My LibraryPrieraišumo laisvė
- Language
- Lithuanian
- Published in
- Publisher
- Sofoklis
- ISBN
- 9786094442506
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Original edition details
Other editions (25)
Other editions

Das Gift Roman
2015 • Suhrkamp
German

Distancia de rescate / Fever Dream
2020 • National Geographic Books
Spanish

Fever Dream A Novel
2018 • Penguin
English

Fever Dream
2017 • Oneworld Publications
English

Fever Dream A Novel
2017 • Riverhead Books
English

Fever Dream A Novel
2017 • Penguin
English

Fever Dream
2017 • Oneworld Publications
English

Fever Dream SHORTLISTED FOR THE BOOKER INTERNATIONAL PRIZE 2017
2017 • Oneworld Publications
English

Gif
2016 • Atlas contact
Dutch

Distantsiya spaseniya
2018 • Corpus (AST)
Russian

Distancia de rescate
2014 • Literatura Random House
Spanish

Distancia de rescate
2022 • Random House
Spanish

Kurtarma Mesafesi
2021 • Can Yayinlari
Turkish

Απόσταση ασφάλειας μυθιστόρημα
2019 • Ekdoseis Patakē
Modern Greek

Отрова
2019 • Лабиринт
Bulgarian

Toxique : roman
2017 • Gallimard
French

Distância de Segurança (Portuguese Edition)
2017 • Elsinore
Portuguese

Distanza di sicurezza
2017 • Rizzoli
Italian

Räddningsavstånd
2016 • Albert Bonniers Förlag
Swedish

Distancia de Resgate
2016 • ? Record
Portuguese

Bezpieczna odleglosc
2020 • Sonia Draga
Polish

Feberdrøm
2017 • Cappelen Damm
Norwegian

Distancia de rescate
2020 • Kultuurileht
Estonian

Mimo dosah
2019 • Argo
Czech

Houreuni
2018 • Like
Finnish
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The reviews consistently praise the book for its intense and unsettling atmosphere, describing it as a masterclass in tension and dread that grips the reader from the very first page and doesn't let go. Many found it to be a unique and innovative reading experience, with its enigmatic and disciplined narrative style often compared to a fever dream or nightmare, expertly capturing the feeling of disorientation and deep fear. Readers highlighted the author's talent for crafting a compelling and immersive story through sparse, yet lyrical prose, maintaining a thrumming current of mysterious dread. The book's short length is also frequently mentioned as a positive, making it an ideal read to be devoured in a single sitting for maximum impact, propelling the narrative forward with relentless pacing.
However, the book's unconventional nature also proved to be its main drawback for some readers. A significant number expressed confusion and frustration due to the story's ambiguity, noting that nothing is ever fully explained and the ending often leaves more questions than answers. Reviewers found it difficult to make sense of the events, feeling lost in the narrative and describing it as too "out-there" or nonsensical for their taste. For these readers, the lack of a clear plotline or resolution made the reading experience feel like too much work rather than pleasure. The dialogue-driven structure, while innovative, was occasionally cited as contributing to the disorientation, with interruptions sometimes breaking the reader's immersion.
Despite its divisive reception, the overall verdict points to a powerful and memorable work that stands out for its originality. The book is lauded as a unique and daring debut, showcasing a writer of immense talent who excels at psychological suspense. It is highly recommended for readers who appreciate literary horror, experimental storytelling, and narratives that embrace ambiguity and surrealism rather than offering clear-cut explanations. Those who enjoy short, intense reads that evoke a strong sense of unease and are willing to engage with a story that feels like a disturbing dream will likely find this book profoundly impactful. It particularly resonates with parents due to its exploration of maternal anxiety, and also touches upon themes of ecological disaster, making it appealing to those interested in such societal concerns. Conversely, readers who prefer traditional plots, concrete resolutions, and a straightforward narrative might find themselves frustrated by its deliberate lack of clarity.
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