The Locked Room

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.