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FINALIST FOR THE PULITZER PRIZE FINALIST FOR THE PEN/FAULKNER AWARD WINNER OF THE WHITING AWARD WINNER OF THE SAROYAN INTERNATIONAL PRIZE FOR WRITING WINNTER OF THE VCU CABELL FIRST NOVELIST AWARD WINNER OF THE NEW AMERICAN VOICES AWARD A PUBLISHERS WEEKLY TOP 10 BOOK OF THE YEAR The first novel by the Pulitzer Prize–winning author of Trust, an exquisite and blisteringly intelligent story of a young Swedish boy, separated from his brother, who becomes a legend and an outlaw A young Swedish immigrant finds himself penniless and alone in California. The boy travels east in search of his brother, moving on foot against the great current of emigrants pushing west. Driven back again and again, he meets criminals, naturalists, religious fanatics, swindlers, American Indians, and lawmen, and his exploits turn him into a legend. Diaz defies the conventions of historical fiction and genre, offering a probing look at the stereotypes that populate our past and a portrait of radical foreignness. Read more

Publisher ‏ : ‎ Riverhead Books (October 15, 2024)


Language ‏ : ‎ English


Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 304 pages


ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0593850572


ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 72


Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 2.31 pounds


Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6.16 x 1 x 9.27 inches


Best Sellers Rank: #88,578 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #1,614 in Family Saga Fiction #1,996 in Westerns (Books) #6,224 in Literary Fiction (Books)


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    • Strange and absorbing
Loneliness and solitude permeate the atmosphere of this strange and absorbing tale. No conventional western ever quite like it. The writing is crisp and the language used throughout can be described as playful. For a debut novel it resonated with maturity in the writing of it. Hakan is a character I will remember for some time and his story is one of loneliness, grief and solitude. Some have remarked on the ending as sudden or disappointing with no resolution. I found the opposite to be true. The ending meshed with the opening prologue in, for me, a satisfying manner and the conclusion of the story reminded me of Tom Hanks driving off into the distance at the end of Castaway. The writing engaged me throughout, especially toward the end and the two chapters devoted to his existence in the burrow. Never have I read such poignant sentences defining solitude and isolation. There was also a full page near the beginning that was filled with English as Hakan, a Swedish immigrant, heard it that I found startling and brilliant. This novel has been nominated for numerous awards and would deserve any and all of them. A masterful work, an engaging read, memorable writing and characters, worth every one of the 5 stars I've given it. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on August 31, 2018 by Release the Bookhounds
    • Beautiful story telling
Although I have rarely read a book with such beautiful storytelling, I found myself frustrated along the way. Nevertheless, this is a fine read from a very gifted writer. I don’t want to give anything away so I won’t go into detail, but if you’re a person who appreciates a talented writer, this is an extraordinary book. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on May 13, 2024 by Sandra
    • Bound to Become a Western Classic
The reader may start this book and think, "This sure seems familiar." Indeed, the author mirrors motifs we've encountered in westerns by Zane Grey or Louis L'Amour or in the oaters we've watched in the cinema and on TV. There is the expected cast of characters: good guys and bad guys, Native Americans, pioneers, cowboys, gold miners, posses and soldiers. But actually, Diaz's novel surpasses all that in a raw and unvarnished tale. There is little dialogue and his lyrical prose gives the main characters a depth and breadth that include both physical features and demeanors. He describes in vivid detail the settings of the West from canyons to mountains, prairies to deserts in the blazing heat of summer to the frozen depths of winter. The plot is about two Swedish brothers, Håkan and Linus Söderström who are sent by their father to America so they will have a brighter future. It is around 1849, the time of the Great American Gold Rush. The boys sail to Portsmouth, England and plan to board a ship for NY, but the boys get separated. Håkan sails by himself on a boat bound for California and he assumes his brother has sailed to New York. As soon as Håkan lands, he seeks to cross the country to get to New York and find his brother. It is "a journey of an unfilled idea". The thought of a reunion with his brother pulls the protagonist like a steady and strong magnet. While waves of pioneers move west, Håkan journeys east. The reader is most often his sole companion and confidant for Håkan is a man of few words who lives mainly in his head. "His mind was empty, but sometimes that void demanded all his attention." The narrative slows and the reader experiences with Håkan the plodding routine of a grueling trek that at any moment can take a dangerous turn. The novel's conclusion is unexpected and yet, in character with the protagonist. Will he ever find the peace and safety he seeks? This remains for the reader to decide. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on May 17, 2018 by amachinist
    • Dreamlike, yet gritty
3 stars. In the Distance is a read unlike any other. Hernan Diaz successfully creates an atmosphere that is equally dreamlike and gritty. The plot and development are unpredictable, but on the other hand, the meditative quality of the book lacks the same compelling power of a page-turner. Still, by the end, I found myself reflecting on the novel's themes of immigration, home, and place. Overall, a solid and enjoyable read. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on May 3, 2018 by T. W.
    • A world-weary misfit and his struggle against the world
“…battered and exhausted as he was, these were not the reasons why he stopped. He stopped because it was time to stop. He had not arrived anywhere. There simply were no more steps to take.” (p206) This book opens powerfully, as the author takes his time introducing Hawk, a fascinating, world-weary misfit who’s feared, ridiculed, and misunderstood. Hawk begins to tell his story, and we, as readers, are hungry to hear it. What follows is an eye-watering account of his brutally difficult life immersed in the ruthless, unjust, and violent world of the California gold rush; we see and feel intensely the fears, superstitions, greed, ignorance, and cowardice behind this violence. Occupying center stage, though, is the protagonist’s emotional and intellectual evolution, an inner life the author treats brilliantly. Ultimately, this is a poignant reflection on solitude. It’s about a downtrodden but resilient man’s struggle to insulate himself from the evil around him, the grace that results from the struggle, and the price he pays for it. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on October 23, 2023 by DJ
    • What an intense and fascinating read !
From the moment I started reading this book I was captivated and could not stop reading until well into the night. What an unforgettable story . What resolution! This story is unforgettable.
Reviewed in the United States on April 13, 2024 by Beverly Stickney
    • Live really in the past
You'll get to know how people lived in the late 1800's, you'll get to know the diferrence between cultures and how the world was discovered day to day. The solitude and inner voices will lead your houghts as you enjoy this magnificent novel
Reviewed in the United States on July 2, 2024 by Jose Miguel de la Cruz

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