4 3 2 1

Interesting Facts

• The book «4 3 2 1» is a unique experiment in the genre of alternative history, where the main character Archie Ferguson lives four parallel lives, each developing differently depending on random events and decisions.
• Paul Auster employs a complex narrative structure in the book, where each of Archie's four lives is presented in separate chapters, allowing the reader to observe the character's development in various circumstances.
• One of the central themes of the book is the exploration of how random events and choices shape a person's identity and destiny, making it a deeply philosophical work.
• The book spans a wide time period, from the 1940s to the 1970s, and includes numerous historical and cultural events, such as the assassination of John F. Kennedy and the civil rights movement in the USA.
• Paul Auster pays great attention to literature and art in the book, reflected in the interests and pursuits of the main character, who himself aspires to become a writer.