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Contemporary Fiction

The Locked Room

Paul Auster
1 min read·eng. The Locked Room · 1986
Summary by the Litseller editorial team.·Date of publication: 1 January 2025·Updated: 15 November 2026
Interesting Facts

Interesting Facts

  • The book is part of the «New York Trilogy», which also includes the novels «City of Glass» and «Ghosts».
  • The main character faces the mysterious disappearance of his childhood friend, leading him to reevaluate his own life and identity.
  • The novel explores themes of duality and loss, as well as questions related to authorship and the creative process.
  • Paul Auster uses elements of the metaphysical detective story, making the narrative multilayered and intriguing.
  • In «The Locked Room», the author plays with the concept of reality and fiction, causing the reader to question the authenticity of events.
The Locked Room
Date of publication: 1 January 2025
Updated: 15 November 2026
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Author: 
Paul Auster
Original title: eng. The Locked Room · 1986
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