"I finished the book at a sitting. What makes it so gripping is Beard's limitless curiosity" (James Russell Blog)
"He can stir emotion quickly and simply... his essayistic digressions temper the mythic luminosity of his subject" (TLS)
"The approach is unusual, the narrative bold and exhilarating...this book with its melding of fiction and non-fiction, critical analysis and detective work, consolidation and controversy, is a potent combination that breathes life not only into the 'imaginative representations' of historical events but also into the possibilities of what we think a novel might be able to achieve" (Just William's Luck)
"So good it's almost off the scale for me. Brave, brilliant and utterly readable" (The Bookbag)
"Beard writes with sharp clarity; short unadorned sentences that contain an unforced, incisive wit.' '(Lazarus's) legend continues to fascinate in this totally original book" (Sara Keating Sunday Business Post)
Like most men in their early thirties, Lazarus has plans that don't involve dying. He is busy organising his sisters, his business and his women. Life is mostly good, until far away in Galilee, without warning, his childhood best friend turns water into wine.
Immediately, Lazarus falls ill. And with each subsequent miracle his health deteriorates: a nasty cough blooms into an alarming panorama of afflictions. His sisters think Jesus can help, but given the history of their friendship Lazarus disagrees. What he is sure of is that he'll try everything in his power to make himself well. Except for calling on Jesus.
Lazarus dies. Jesus weeps. This part we all know.
But as Lazarus is about to find out, returning from the dead isn't easy. You think you want a second chance at life, but what do you do when you get it? Lazarus has his own story, he is his own man, and he is determined to avoid the mistakes he made the first time round.
A thrillingly inventive, genre-bending novel, Lazarus is Dead is the definitive account of the life, death and life of Lazarus, as never told before.
"Sobre este título" puede pertenecer a otra edición de este libro.
Gastos de envío:
EUR 9,36
De Reino Unido a Estados Unidos de America
Gastos de envío:
EUR 3,81
A Estados Unidos de America
Librería: WeBuyBooks, Rossendale, LANCS, Reino Unido
Condición: Good. Most items will be dispatched the same or the next working day. Nº de ref. del artículo: wbs5164981478
Cantidad disponible: 1 disponibles
Librería: WorldofBooks, Goring-By-Sea, WS, Reino Unido
Paperback. Condición: Very Good. Like most men in their early thirties, Lazarus has plans that don't involve dying. He is busy organising his sisters, his business and his women. Life is mostly good, until far away in Galilee, without warning, his childhood best friend turns water into wine. Immediately, Lazarus falls ill. And with each subsequent miracle his health deteriorates: a nasty cough blooms into an alarming panorama of afflictions. His sisters think Jesus can help, but given the history of their friendship Lazarus disagrees. What he is sure of is that he'll try everything in his power to make himself well. Except for calling on Jesus. Lazarus dies. Jesus weeps. This part we all know. But as Lazarus is about to find out, returning from the dead isn't easy. You think you want a second chance at life, but what do you do when you get it? Lazarus has his own story, he is his own man, and he is determined to avoid the mistakes he made the first time round. A thrillingly inventive, genre-bending novel, Lazarus is Dead is the definitive account of the life, death and life of Lazarus, as never told before. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged. Nº de ref. del artículo: GOR003232575
Cantidad disponible: 4 disponibles
Librería: Reuseabook, Gloucester, GLOS, Reino Unido
Hardcover. Condición: Used; Good. Dispatched, from the UK, within 48 hours of ordering. This book is in good condition but will show signs of previous ownership. Please expect some creasing to the spine and/or minor damage to the cover. Grubby book may have mild dirt or some staining, mostly on the edges of pages. Nº de ref. del artículo: CHL9974776
Cantidad disponible: 1 disponibles
Librería: M Godding Books Ltd, Devizes, WILTS, Reino Unido
Hardcover. Condición: Very Good. Estado de la sobrecubierta: Very Good Jacket. Posted within 1 working day. 1st class tracked post to the UK, Airmail with tracking worldwide. Robust recyclable packaging. Picture is the actual item. Nº de ref. del artículo: 221860
Cantidad disponible: 1 disponibles
Librería: Mike Conry, WORCESTER, Reino Unido
Hardcover. Condición: Fine. Estado de la sobrecubierta: Fine. 1st Edition. 1st edition/1st impression. Without inscription in not price clipped dust jacket, which is now protected by a removable transparent wrapper. Nº de ref. del artículo: ABE-1656601613770
Cantidad disponible: 1 disponibles
Librería: GoldBooks, Denver, CO, Estados Unidos de America
Hardcover. Condición: very good. Very Good Copy. Customer Service Guaranteed. Nº de ref. del artículo: think_very_184655506X
Cantidad disponible: 1 disponibles
Librería: GoldenDragon, Houston, TX, Estados Unidos de America
Hardcover. Condición: very good. Very Good Copy. Fast Shipment. Nº de ref. del artículo: SilverDragon184655506X
Cantidad disponible: 1 disponibles
Librería: GoldBooks, Denver, CO, Estados Unidos de America
Hardcover. Condición: new. New Copy. Customer Service Guaranteed. Nº de ref. del artículo: think184655506X
Cantidad disponible: 1 disponibles
Librería: GoldenWavesOfBooks, Fayetteville, TX, Estados Unidos de America
Hardcover. Condición: new. New. Fast Shipping and good customer service. Nº de ref. del artículo: Holz_New_184655506X
Cantidad disponible: 1 disponibles
Librería: GoldenDragon, Houston, TX, Estados Unidos de America
Hardcover. Condición: new. Buy for Great customer experience. Nº de ref. del artículo: GoldenDragon184655506X
Cantidad disponible: 1 disponibles