The Thousand Autumns Of Jacob De Zoet by David Mitchell
Set at the turn of the 19th century on the artificial island of Dejima in Nagasaki Harbor, the novel follows a young Dutch clerk who arrives with the East India Company to make his fortune. Amidst the strict trade confines between Japan and the outside world, he encounters a complex web of relationships, power struggles, and cultural exchanges. His life becomes intertwined with that of a beautiful, yet disfigured Japanese midwife, leading to a forbidden love affair that defies the era's rigid boundaries. As he navigates through corruption, intrigue, and the clash of civilizations, the protagonist's integrity and loyalty are put to the test in a story that explores themes of isolation, connection, and the passage of time.
The 5783rd greatest book of all time
- Published
- 2010
- Nationality
- British
- Type
- Fiction
- Pages
- 400-500
- Words
- 197,000
- Original Language
- English
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This book is on the following lists:
- 2nd on The 20 Best Novels of the Decade (2010s) (Literary Hub)
- 100 Best Books of the Decade so Far (2010-2015) (Oyster Books)
- 70 Classic Booker Prize-Nominated Novels, Recommended by our Readers (Booker Prize Library Readers)