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City of Truth - (Harvest Book) by James Morrow (Paperback) - 1 of 1

City of Truth - (Harvest Book) by James Morrow (Paperback)

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Highlights

  • In Veritas, people have been conditioned to always tell the truth, no matter how unnerving the truth may be.
  • Author(s): James Morrow
  • 160 Pages
  • Fiction + Literature Genres, Short Stories (single author)
  • Series Name: Harvest Book

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Jack leads a rather routine life as a "deconstructionist", destroying old works of art, until his beloved son contracts a rare disease. Jack must now somehow learn to lie if, as he comes to believe, lying is the only way to give young Toby enough hope to effect a cure. Morrow is the award-winning author of Only Begotten Daughter.



Book Synopsis



In Veritas, people have been conditioned to always tell the truth, no matter how unnerving the truth may be. Jack Sperry must learn to lie in order to save his son in this witty science fiction novella. Recipient of a 1992 Nebula Award.
Dimensions (Overall): 7.9 Inches (H) x 5.2 Inches (W) x .6 Inches (D)
Weight: .3 Pounds
Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up
Number of Pages: 160
Genre: Fiction + Literature Genres
Sub-Genre: Short Stories (single author)
Series Title: Harvest Book
Publisher: Houghton Mifflin
Format: Paperback
Author: James Morrow
Language: English
Street Date: May 7, 1993
TCIN: 85133821
UPC: 9780156180429
Item Number (DPCI): 247-55-9664
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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Estimated ship dimensions: 0.6 inches length x 5.2 inches width x 7.9 inches height
Estimated ship weight: 0.3 pounds
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Q: What awards has the author received?

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  • A: The author, James Morrow, has received a 1992 Nebula Award for his literary contributions.

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Q: What motivates Jack to learn to lie?

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  • A: Jack is motivated to learn to lie to provide his son hope for a potential cure to his rare disease.

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Q: Who is the main character in the story?

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  • A: The main character is Jack Sperry, a deconstructionist facing a personal crisis with his son.

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Q: What type of literature is this book categorized under?

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  • A: This book is categorized under fiction, specifically as a science fiction novella with short stories.

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Q: What is the central theme of the book?

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  • A: The central theme explores the paradox of truth and lying, particularly in the context of family and hope.

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