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Description: Only Revolutions by Mark Z. Danielewski A pastiche of Joyce and Beckett, with heapings of Derridas "Glas" and Thomas Pynchons "The Crying of Lot 49" thrown in for good measure, Danielewskis follow-up to "House of Leaves" is a similarly dizzying tour of the modernist and postmodernist heights--and a similarly impressive tour de force. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Sam:They were with us before Romeo & Juliet. And long after too. Because theyre forever around. Or so both claim, carolling gleefully:Were allways sixteen.Sam & Hailey, powered by an ever-rotating fleet of cars, from Model T to Lincoln Continental, career from the Civil War to the Cold War, barrelling down through the Appalachians, up the Mississippi River, across the Badlands, finally cutting a nation in half as they try to outrace History itself.By turns beguiling and gripping, finally worldwrecking, Only Revolutions is unlike anything ever published before, a remarkable feat of heart and intellect, moving us with the journey of two kids, perpetually of summer, perpetually sixteen, who give up everything except each other.Hailey:They were with us before Tristan & Isolde. And long after too. Because theyre forever around. Or so both claim, gleefully carolling:Were allways sixteen.Hailey & Sam, powered by an ever-rotating fleet of cars, from Shelby Mustang to Sumover Linx, careen from the Civil Rights Movement to the Iraq War, tearing down to New Orleans, up the Mississippi River, across Montana, finally cutting a nation in half as they try to outrace History itself.By turns enticing and exhilarating, finally breathtaking, Only Revolutions is unlike anything ever conceived before, a remarkable feat of heart and intellect, moving us with the journey of two kids, perpetually of summer, perpetually sixteen, who give up everything except each other. Author Biography Mark Z. Danielewski was born in New York City and now lives in Los Angeles. He is the author of House of Leaves. Review KIRKUS REVIEWS7/15/06starred reviewThe daunting maze explored in Danielewskis Borgesian first novel, House of Leaves (2000), only hinted at the depths to be plumbed in its intimidatingly innovative successor. Its a love story, road novel and paean to untrammeled freedom, presented in dual free-verse narratives spoken by Sam and Hailey, two 16-year-old vagabonds who embark on a mythic and allegorical journey across America, in a succession of variously acquired automobiles, during an expanding time period that stretches from the American Civil War to the immediate present. Rebels and malcontents, they repeatedly indulge in Whitmanesque, Rabelaisian arias ("Im The World which / The Mountain descends from and / I laugh because it tickles"), while proclaiming their allegiance to nothing but each other ("Liberty and Love are one"), and eluding or battling characters emblematic of entrenched interests, convention and complacency (e.g., "Mad Robber Barons," "Hoovercrats"). The publisher helpfully suggests reading eight pages of Sams story, then flipping the volume upside-down and reversing it, for eight pages in Haileys voice, until the two narratives meet in the middle of the book. Further complications arise from chronological enumerations of historical events on each pages margins and versified comments on every page presented, upside-down, at the bottom of said page. Self-indulgence? Surely. But theres a real story here, and a persuasive sense that the couples wild ride is a kind of creation myth that mirrors, as it presumes to explain, Americas unruly energies --- as Sam and Hailey experience Haileys brief dalliance with a macho avatar of military, militant power ("The Creep"), an Ongoing Party in New Orleans, a farcical hospital stay following an apparent overdose and an escape to the heartland and a climactic encounter with "the peril pursuing US." Theyre Bonnie and Clyde, Tristan and Isolde, an X-rated Archie and Veronica and perhaps All in the Familys embattled liberal couple Mike and Gloria.You have to work at it, but its a trip well worth taking. "In his new novel, the author of House of Leaves is up to his old tricks–multicolored and upside-down text–and some flabbergasting new ones, including a double-ended structure that obliges the reader to flip the book every eight pages."–The New Yorker"Ambitious, meticulous, and original, Danielewski continues to survey the frontiers of the novel . . . The book hurtles you straight onto the road and into the split-screen vortex of the folie à deux of its couple."–Los Angeles City Beat "A lot is expected of Danielewski as a novelist who forgoes conventions, and he certainly delivers in his latest effort." –San Fransico Chronicle"A brisk page-turner . . . the heart of the book is its language, a patois somewhere between Kerouacs swagger and Joyces chin-stroking wordplay. . . . Only Revolutions reveals an even stranger side of Danielewski." –Los Angeles Times Long Description Sam: They were with us before Romeo & Juliet. And long after too. Because theyre forever around. Or so both claim, carolling gleefully: Were allways sixteen. Sam & Hailey, powered by an ever-rotating fleet of cars, from Model T to Lincoln Continental, career from the Civil War to the Cold War, barrelling down through the Appalachians, up the Mississippi River, across the Badlands, finally cutting a nation in half as they try to outrace History itself. By turns beguiling and gripping, finally worldwrecking, "Only Revolutions" is unlike anything ever published before, a remarkable feat of heart and intellect, moving us with the journey of two kids, perpetually of summer, perpetually sixteen, who give up everything except each other. Hailey: They were with us before Tristan & Isolde. And long after too. Because theyre forever around. Or so both claim, gleefully carolling: Were allways sixteen. Hailey & Sam, powered by an ever-rotating fleet of cars, from Shelby Mustang to Sumover Linx, careen from the Civil Rights Movement to the Iraq War, tearing down to New Orleans, up the Mississippi River, across Montana, finally cutting a nation in half as they try to outrace History itself. By turns enticing and exhilarating, finally breathtaking, "Only Revolutions" is unlike anything ever conceived before, a remarkable feat of heart and intellect, moving us with the journey of two kids, perpetually of summer, perpetually sixteen, who give upeverything except each other. Review Quote KIRKUS REVIEWS 7/15/06 starred review The daunting maze explored in Danielewskis Borgesian first novel,House of Leaves(2000), only hinted at the depths to be plumbed in its intimidatingly innovative successor. Its a love story, road novel and paean to untrammeled freedom, presented in dual free-verse narratives spoken by Sam and Hailey, two 16-year-old vagabonds who embark on a mythic and allegorical journey across America, in a succession of variously acquired automobiles, during an expanding time period that stretches from the American Civil War to the immediate present. Rebels and malcontents, they repeatedly indulge in Whitmanesque, Rabelaisian arias ("Im The World which / The Mountain descends from and / I laugh because it tickles"), while proclaiming their allegiance to nothing but each other ("Liberty and Love are one"), and eluding or battling characters emblematic of entrenched interests, convention and complacency (e.g., "Mad Robber Barons," "Hoovercrats"). The publisher helpfully suggests reading eight pages of Sams story, then flipping the volume upside-down and reversing it, for eight pages in Haileys voice, until the two narratives meet in the middle of the book. Further complications arise from chronological enumerations of historical events on each pages margins and versified comments on every page presented, upside-down, at the bottom of said page. Self-indulgence? Surely. But theres a real story here, and a persuasive sense that the couples wild ride is a kind of creation myth that mirrors, as it presumes to explain, Americas unruly energies --- as Sam and Hailey experience Haileys brief dalliance with a macho avatar of military, militant power ("The Creep"), an Ongoing Party in New Orleans, a farcical hospital stay following an apparent overdose and an escape to the heartland and a climactic encounter with "the peril pursuing US." Theyre Bonnie and Clyde, Tristan and Isolde, an X-rated Archie and Veronica and perhapsAll in the Familys embattled liberal couple Mike and Gloria. You have to work at it, but its a trip well worth taking. "In his new novel, the author ofHouse of Leavesis up to his old tricksmulticolored and upside-down textand some flabbergasting new ones, including a double-ended structure that obliges the reader to flip the book every eight pages."The New Yorker "Ambitious, meticulous, and original, Danielewski continues to survey the frontiers of the novel . . . The book hurtles you straight onto the road and into the split-screen vortex of the folie Description for Reading Group Guide The introduction, discussion topics, and suggestions for further reading that follow are designed to enhance your groups discussion of Only Revolutions, Mark Danielewskis riveting follow-up to his acclaimed first novel, House of Leaves. Discussion Question for Reading Group Guide 1. Who are Sam & Hailey? Why and how are Sam & Hailey "allways sixteen"? 2. The narrative of Only Revolutions is written in first person present tense. Why do Sam & Hailey use present tense when telling their story? The dedication, "You were there," is the only instance of second person past tense within the novel. What does this say about the reader? What does this say about the author? About Sam & Hailey? About the connection between the reader and Sam & Hailey? 3. Why are the names of the characters Hailey & Sam? Why is the main antagonist simply called THE CREEP? Why are "Them" never specifically referred to except in an ambiguous third person accusative plural personal pronoun? 4. Why does THE CREEP represent such a threat to Sam & Hailey? Does he have a part in one or both of their past lives? Why is The creep printed in purple? The dates in the History Sidelines are also printed in purpledo you find a connection between the historical events and THE CREEP? Is there a connection between the passing of time and THE CREEP? 5. Why does Haileys story begin in 1963? Why does Sams story begin in 1863? Do you find the novel to be "Chronologically Arranged,"as stated on the copyright page? How can they be experiencing the same events when their lives seem separated by such a span of time? Given that the chronology extends through a period of two hundred years while Sam & Hailey remain "allways sixteen," could they be considered immortal? Ghosts? If their timelessness is merely a claim, how does this impact the novel? 6. Sam is associated with animals, while Hailey is associated with plants. Why is Hailey associated with plants? Why is Sam associated with animals? Each character is shown speaking to their respective kingdoms at the beginning of the text, yet the animals and plants become silent near the end of the text. How does this fact connect to the outcome of each characters story? What connections can be made between the flora and fauna presented and the characters geographical location? What connections can be made between the type of actions displayed by the animals/plants and the procession of seasons in the novel? 7. Both Sams & Haileys stories begin with a descent from The Mountain and end with an ascent back up The Mountain. What is the significance of The Mountain in Only Revolutions ? What Mythological connections can be drawn between Sam & Hailey, their animals/plants, and The Mountain? What Religious connections? Historical? Ecological? Geological? 8. What is the significance of Sams Horse? What is the significance of Haileys Tree? What incident(s) led Hailey & Sam to begin traveling? 9. Why is Hailey without shoes? Why is she concerned about this? Why doesnt Sam have a hat? Why is he concerned about this? Is either situation resolved? 10. Sex is an important theme in the book. How is the sexual relationship between Hailey & Sam portrayed? Why does Sam promise to " allways only come outside " (S/H 48.3)? Does this change? Why is Hailey unable to have orgasms? Is this resolved? When and how? 11. What is the significance of Honey throughout the novel? Why do they begin with twelve jars? Hailey is allergic to bees and is hospitalized for it, yet Sam, who seemed immune to bee stings at that point, takes on a similar reaction to bees at the end of Haileys story. What does this say about the nature of Sam & Haileys union at the "end" of the novel and how it has changed? Though bees represent a danger to both Sam & Hailey, Honey is used for many positive purposes by Hailey & Sam. In what ways is Honey used in Only Revolutions ? Currency? Sustenance? An elixir? Given that Honey is a substance highly resistant to bacterial contamination and was often used for purposes of embalming (for its supposed "immortal" qualities), what can be implied by the fact that the only food Sam & Hailey are shown eating is Honey? 12. What is the significance of the "Leftwrist Twist" in Only Revolutions ? Why does the stone or jewel of Hailey & Sams "Leftwrist Twist" constantly change? Does the quality of their jewelry reflect upon the events of the novel in which they appear? On the state of their union? The first mention of the Leftwrist Bracelets by either character is accompanied by a given valuation: "Priceless." How does this relate to the fact that the Leftwrist Twists are constantly changing? 13. Consider the models of the automobiles in respect to the given chronology found in the History Sideline of the page and the state of Sam & Haileys union. Why are the models of cars used by Sam & Haileys constantly changing? Sam & Hailey are never shown using the same model of automobile twice, what does this say about the nature of their vehicle? 14. Why do the names of the diner in St. Louis, and its manager and owner constantly change? 15. Can a connection be made between the appearance of the first person plural "US" and its use as the acronym of the United States in the History Sidelines? Why do Hailey & Sam capitalize both letters when using "US"? Can they be considered their own nation, their own "United States"? Does the phrase appearing on the copyright page, "The Democracy Of Two," relate to this? Can it be looked at as a critique of America? Is this historical book about adolescence or adolescence of a country? Is it political? 16. The first page of each characters side has the sentence "Everyone loves the Dream but I kill it" (1.5-6). The last page of either side has the sentence "Everyone betrays the Dream but who cares for it?" (360.12-13). How does this concept of "the Dream" evolve throughout the novel? Do Hailey & Sam betray "the Dream"? 17. Similarly, the first page of Sams side contains the passage "Ill devastate the World" (S 1.11), while Haileys contains the passage "Ill destroy the World" (H 1.11). The last page of either side alters these statements, where each character admits, "Ill destroy no World." How does the concept of "the World" evolve throughout the novel? How do the concepts of "the World" and "the Dream" interact and affect each other? How do the characters relationship with the world change and why? How does the concept of themselves change? Are they less egotistical and more aware of the other? 18. What do Sam & Hailey mean when they say "We are the time" (243.16)? How can this statement be associated with the phrase "We are at once" (320.15)? How does this relate to the methods and themes of the novel? 19. On page 289 of either side, there appears the phrase "were bloodless." In light of what we know about these characters, how can this be interpreted? 20. Why does Sam stop traffic as a gift to Hailey on page 299? For what occasion does he give her this gift? How does this connect with the themes of the book? What does Hailey give Sam? 21. At one point, Hailey & Sam refer to themselves as being valueless, and liken themselves to a man-made atrocity. Sams: "Because Im without value. Im the coming of every holocaust." (348.1-2). Haileys: "Because Im without worth. Im the march of every genocide." (348.1-2). How do these statements connect with the narrative at that point? What does this say about each characters perspective of their union with the other at that point? What does this say about their perspectives of themselves? 22. In many ways, Only Revolutions is a pair of monologues from egocentric characters caught in the self-centeredness common of teenagers. How does this egocentrism appear? Sam & Haileys love for each other often overshadows their egocentrism. In what ways are they in symbiosis? Despite the egocentrism mentioned above, Hailey & Sam are sympathetic to each other and to the various forces that oppose them (the manager of the diner in St. Louis, "Them," and even The creep). In which ways does this sympathy manifest? 23. The egocentrism of Sam & Hailey could be a cause for the difference in each characters account. Given that no two eyewitness accounts of any incident ever completely agree, do the differences in Sams & Haileys accounts make the events seem more or less real? 24. Throughout the text, there are a number of misaligned letters, such as the "a" in "Dream" on each characters first page. Is it significant that the only letters that appear misaligned are A, B, C, D, E, F, & G ? With what are these letters commonly associated? Why are some set higher than the line of text in which they appear, and why are some set lower? 25. In an interview, Mark Z. Danielewski said of Only Revolutions that it is "already a movie." In which ways could the book be considered a movie? Are there any elements of the book that resemble film or filmmaking? Which movies does it recall? If Only Revolutions is a sort of movie, the dots at the top of certain pages (67/71, 139/143, 211/215, 283/287, 355/359) could be considered "cigarette burns" or reel-change warnings that appear in films. How does this reflect on the narrative of these pages? In which colors do the dots and circles appear, and why? In what ways are the dots appearing on page 359 of either side different from the others? What purpose do they serve that differs from the others? 26. There are many methods of textual arrangement that the author put into the writing of Only Revolutions , such as ha Details ISBN0375713905 Author Mark Z. Danielewski Short Title ONLY REVOLUTIONS Language English ISBN-10 0375713905 ISBN-13 9780375713903 Media Book Format Paperback Year 2007 Residence Los Angeles, CA, US Birth 1966 Series Pantheon Books Subtitle A Novel DOI 10.1604/9780375713903 Place of Publication New York Country of Publication United States AU Release Date 2007-07-10 NZ Release Date 2007-07-10 US Release Date 2007-07-10 UK Release Date 2007-07-10 Pages 384 Publisher Random House USA Inc Publication Date 2007-07-10 Imprint Random House Inc DEWEY 813.54 Audience General We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:137934707;

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