36 pages 1 hour read

Paul Harding

Tinkers

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2009

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Reviews & Readership

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Paul Harding's Tinkers dazzles with its poetic prose and deep exploration of memory and time. Reviewers praise its lyrical language and intricate portrayal of the human condition. However, some find its fragmented narrative and slow pace challenging, potentially alienating readers seeking a more conventional plot. Despite this, its emotional depth and artistic merit resonate strongly.

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Who Should Read Tinkers?

Readers who enjoy intricately woven narratives, deep philosophical inquiries, and rich, descriptive prose will appreciate Paul Harding's Tinkers. Fans of Marilynne Robinson’s Gilead and Annie Proulx’s The Shipping News will find comparable introspection and a focus on the subtle complexities of life in this Pulitzer Prize-winning novel.

Recommended

Reading Age

18+years

Book Details

Genre
Psychological Fiction
Historical Fiction
American Literature
Themes
Emotions/Behavior: Memory
Life/Time: Aging
Life/Time: Mortality & Death
Topics
Relationships
Grief / Death