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The Echo Maker by Richard Powers (Hardcover, 2007)

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Delve into the depths of Richard Powers' acclaimed narrative with "The Echo Maker," presented in a durable hardcover format. Published in 2007 by Cornerstone, this literary work invites readers to a profound exploration of its gripping subject matter. The book comprises 464 pages of enriching content, printed in the English language, making it a substantial addition to any bookshelf or collection.With an item weight of 747g, this edition of "The Echo Maker" is a tangible testament to the quality and heft of a well-crafted book. Whether for academic pursuit or leisurely reading, this title stands as a notable contribution to the realm of literature, sure to captivate and engage any enthusiast of rich storytelling.

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On a winter night on a remote road in Nebraska, twenty-seven-year-old Mark Schluter's truck turns over in a near fatal accident. His older sister, Karin, his only close relative, returns reluctantly to their hometown to nurse Mark back from a traumatic head injury. But when he emerges from a protracted coma, Mark believes that this woman who looks, acts, and sounds just like his sister is really an identical impostor. Shattered by her brother s refusal to recognize her, Karin contacts the cognitive neurologist Gerald Weber, famous for his case studies describing the infinitely bizarre worlds of brain disorder. Weber recognizes Mark as a very unusual case of Capgras syndrome and is keen to investigate. But what he discovers in Mark begins to undermine even his own sense of self. Meanwhile, Mark, armed only with a note left by an anonymous witness, attempts to learn what happened on the night of his accident. The truth of that evening will change the lives of all three beyond recognition. Set against the spectacular spring migrations of American Sandhill cranes, The Echo Maker is a profound and riveting novel that explores how memory, instinct and relationships make us who we a