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Literary Fiction· United States

Tinkers

by Paul Harding
Aggregate Editorial Score71/100
★Pulitzer Prize
Published 2010192 pagesEnglish
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About This Book

Published in 2010, Tinkers established Paul Harding as one of the defining voices in literary fiction. A dying man in his eighties relives the memories of his life and his father's life—an itinerant tinker with epilepsy—in this meditative debut novel. Harding's Pulitzer winner, originally published by a tiny press, is a lyrical, clock-obsessed meditation on time, memory, and the passage of generations. Themes of time, memory, fathers and sons run through the work. The book has received recognition from Pulitzer Prize 2010.

Book Details

AuthorPaul Harding
Published2010
Country of Origin🇺🇸 United States
LanguageEnglish
Pages192
Category📖 Literary Fiction
ISBN9781934137123
Editorial Score71/100
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📖 Literary Fiction

Character-driven fiction that prioritises style, theme, and psychological depth.

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Country of Origin

🇺🇸 United States

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Awards & Recognition

Pulitzer Prize
winner · national
201067
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Paul Harding
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Tinkers about?

A dying man in his eighties relives the memories of his life and his father's life—an itinerant tinker with epilepsy—in this meditative debut novel. Harding's Pulitzer winner, originally published by a tiny press, is a lyrical, clock-obsessed meditation on time, memory, and the passage of generations.

Who wrote Tinkers?

Tinkers was written by Paul Harding, from United States. First published in 2010.

What awards has Tinkers won?

Tinkers has received the following awards and honours: Pulitzer Prize 2010.

Is Tinkers worth reading?

Tinkers is a well-regarded book with solid critical recognition, with an aggregate editorial score of 67/100 on 50 Best Books, based on mentions across 1 editorial source. It is particularly recommended for readers interested in time, memory, fathers and sons.

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What category is Tinkers?

Tinkers is classified as Literary Fiction. Character-driven fiction that prioritises style, theme, and psychological depth.

What country is Tinkers from?

Tinkers originates from United States's literary tradition. Explore more books from United States on our country page.

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