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When Junior Thibodeau is born, an omniscient voice informs him that the apocalypse will occur exactly 36 years, 168 days, 14 hours, and 23 seconds later. This knowledge shapes his childhood and forces him to ask whether his actions truly matter. Ron Currie, Jr.’s debut novel is structured around the perspectives of Junior and his family, each chapter told by a different character, plus an all‑knowing Greek chorus that gently nudges him toward his fate. The story blends humor, pathos, and philosophical reflection, leaving readers pondering the significance of everyday choices.
First publish date: 2009
Genre: Philosophy/Metaphysics
Authors: Ron Currie, Jr.
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