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Timbuktu

eng. Timbuktu · 1999
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The book "Timbuktu" by Paul Auster tells the story of a homeless dog named Mr. Bones, who travels with his owner, a dying poet named Willy G. Christmas. Willy believes that after death, he will go to a mystical place called Timbuktu, where all his dreams will come true. As the story unfolds, Mr. Bones faces various challenges and meets new people, trying to find his place in the world after Willy's death. Through the dog's perspective, the book explores themes of loneliness, friendship, and the search for meaning in life.

Timbuktu
Date of publication: 1 January 2025
Last updated: 4 February 2025
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