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Purity

608 pages, 2016

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In Freedom, Franzen has written a grand work for our ethically complicated times. Pip Tyler, the little girl, has no idea who she is. And she knows that her true name is Purity Tyler, that she owes $130,000 in school loans and that she's squatting with anarchists in Oakland. She doesn't know who her father is and why her mother decided to live as a hermit behind an alias, or how she would ever lead a regular life. The Germans have arrived. A chance meeting with a German peace campaigner leads Pip to an internship with The Sunlight Project in South America, an organization that trades in all the world's secrets including, Pip hopes, the mystery of her beginnings. Andreas Wolf is the brains of TSP.
The Complexity of Relationships

In Purity, Jonathan Franzen explores the intricate dynamics of relationships. He shows us that relationships are not always black and white, but rather filled with shades of grey. This book encourages us to look into our own relationships and understand the complexities that lie within.

The Power of Secrets

Franzen's Purity is a deep dive into the world of secrets and the power they hold over us. It makes us realize that secrets can shape our lives in ways we never imagined. So, take a moment to think about the secrets you're holding onto and how they're affecting your life.

The Influence of the Past

Purity shows us how our past can influence our present and future. Franzen beautifully illustrates that we can't escape our past, but we can learn from it. This book encourages us to dig into our past and learn from our mistakes.

The Search for Identity

In Purity, the characters are on a constant quest for their identity. This book encourages us to explore our own identity and understand what truly defines us. So, take a look at your own life and see if you're truly living as your authentic self.

The Impact of Technology

Franzen's Purity also explores the impact of technology on our lives. It shows us how technology can both connect and isolate us. This book encourages us to check our relationship with technology and see if it's helping or hindering our lives.

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Purity is a multi-generational American epic that marries old-fashioned storytelling with a modern, globally-conscious sensibility.

Stephen KingStephen King - Horror Fiction Author

Franzen's Purity is a novel of extraordinary intelligence and style, a brilliant and profound investigation into the nature of secrets.

Zadie SmithZadie Smith - Contemporary Fiction Writer

Purity is a novel of stunning power, full of brilliant, deeply realized characters.

Jennifer EganJennifer Egan - Pulitzer Prize Winner
Stephen KingZadie SmithJennifer Egan

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