Quarantine
Quarantine
Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 1999
Book Brief
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Novel • Fiction
Judean Desert • 1st century
1999
Adult
18+ years
Super Short Summary
In Quarantine by Jim Crace, individuals retreat into the Judean desert for a forty-day spiritual journey. Among them is a healer seeking solace and a man driven to test his faith. Their lives intersect in transformative ways as they endure physical and spiritual trials in the harsh desert environment.
Mysterious
Unnerving
Contemplative
Dark
Reviews & Readership
4,407 ratings
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Review Roundup
Jim Crace's Quarantine is praised for its evocative prose and imaginative storytelling, creating a vividly harsh desert landscape. Critics commend the novel for its exploration of human resilience and spiritual quests. However, some feel the pacing drags, and character development is uneven. Overall, it's a thought-provoking read with a unique perspective on faith.
Who Should Read Quarantine?
Readers who enjoy philosophical novels with rich, descriptive prose and themes of faith and isolation, similar to those in The Road by Cormac McCarthy or The Power and the Glory by Graham Greene, would appreciate Quarantine by Jim Crace. It appeals to those intrigued by biblical narratives reimagined with a modern sensibility.
4,407 ratings
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Mixed feelings
Not a fan
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Novel • Fiction
Judean Desert • 1st century
1999
Adult
18+ years
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