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Illuminated novel intertwining history, love, dystopia.
"Bats of the Republic" might captivate you with its unique blend of storytelling elements. Imagine diving into an illustrated adventure that melds past and future, coupling a naturalist's journey with a distant relative's dystopian struggle. The dual narrative, enhanced by a treasure trove of visual artifacts, promises an immersive experience that's both intellectually stimulating and emotionally engaging. If a book that doubles as a work of art appeals to you, this one's a must-read.
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ISBN: 9780385539838
Authors:
Zachary Thomas Dodson
Publisher: Doubleday
Date of Publication: 2015-10-06
Format: Hardcover
Goodreads rating: 3.51
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Bats of the Republic features original artwork and an immaculate design to create a unique novel of adventure and science fiction, of political intrigue and future dystopian struggles, and, at its riveting core, of love. In 1843 Chicago, fragile naturalist Zadock Thomas falls in love with the high society daughter of Joseph Gray, a prominent ornithologist. Mr. Gray sets an impossible condition for their marriage—Zadock must deliver a sealed and highly secretive letter to General Irion, fighting one thousand miles southwest, deep within the embattled and newly independent Republic of Texas. The fate of the Union lies within the mysterious contents of that sealed letter, but that is only the beginning. Three hundred years later, in the dystopian city-state of the Texas Republic, Zeke Thomas has just received news of the death of his grandfather, an esteemed Chicago senator. The world has crumbled. Paper documents are banned, citizens are watched, and dissenters are thrown over the walls into "the rot." When Zeke inherits—and then loses—a very old, sealed letter from his grandfather, Zeke finds himself and the woman he loves at the heart of a conspiracy whose secrets he must unravel, if it doesn't destroy his relationship, his family legacy, and the entire republic first. The two propulsive narratives converge through a wildly creative assortment of documents, books within books, maps, notes, illustrations, and more
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Illuminated novel intertwining history, love, dystopia.
"Bats of the Republic" might captivate you with its unique blend of storytelling elements. Imagine diving into an illustrated adventure that melds past and future, coupling a naturalist's journey with a distant relative's dystopian struggle. The dual narrative, enhanced by a treasure trove of visual artifacts, promises an immersive experience that's both intellectually stimulating and emotionally engaging. If a book that doubles as a work of art appeals to you, this one's a must-read.
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
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