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Ghosts

eng. Ghosts · 1986
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«Ghosts» is the second part of Paul Auster's «The New York Trilogy», which tells the story of a detective named Blue, hired to surveil a man named Black. Blue receives the assignment from a mysterious client named White and begins his observation of Black from an apartment across the street. However, the longer the surveillance continues, the more Blue begins to question the reality of the situation and his own identity. Gradually, the lines between observer and observed blur, and Blue finds himself drawn into a complex game where his own life and identity become part of the mystery. The novel explores themes of isolation, identity, and the nature of observation, creating an atmosphere of uncertainty and tension.

Ghosts
Date of publication: 1 January 2025
Last updated: 2 July 2025
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Original titleeng. Ghosts · 1986
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