{"product_id":"the-discovery-of-heaven-1","title":"The Discovery of Heaven","description":"\"Exhilerating, magnificent, dangerous.\" -- The Times Literary Supplement (London)\n\nOne of the great novels of the Twentieth Century, described by John Updike as a meditation on \"the persistence of trauma, the rapacity of eros, the fragility of our orderly schemes\"\n\nOn a cold night in Holland two men meet and change each other's lives forever. Max Delius - a hedonistic, yet brilliant astronomer who loves fast cars, nice clothes and beautiful women - picks up Onno Quist, a cerebral chaotic philologist who cannot bear the ordinariness of everyday life. Despite their differences, they fast become great friends.\nAnd when they learn they were conceived on the same day, it is clear that their meeting is no coincidence. As the pair fall into and out of love with the same woman - Ada - so their lives become further intertwined. For all three are on a mysterious journey destined to shape human history.\nThe Discovery of Heaven is internationally recognized as a masterpiece. Rich in philosophical, psychological, historical and theological enquiry, it is an extravagant, bold and satisfying novel of ideas.\u003cbr\u003eASIN: 0140239375\u003cbr\u003eVSKU: DBV.0140239375.A\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Acceptable\u003cbr\u003eAuthor\/Artist:Mulisch, Harry|Vincent, Paul\u003cbr\u003eBinding: Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eNote:\u003c\/b\u003e Any images shown are stock photographs and product may differ from what is shown.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition Notes\u003c\/b\u003e: This copy has clearly been enjoyed—expect noticeable shelf wear and some minor creases to the cover. Binding is strong, and all pages are legible. May contain previous library markings or stamps.  \u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Dream Books Co.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41497269600314,"sku":"DBV.0140239375.A","price":7.29,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0555\/6011\/0138\/files\/0140239375-0_2077c5b3-7317-4b0c-ba71-daea4b09a080.jpg?v=1782928021","url":"https:\/\/shop.dreambooksco.com\/products\/the-discovery-of-heaven-1","provider":"Dream Books Co.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}