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Lost in the Cosmos

Walker Percy
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Lost in the Cosmos

Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 1983

Book Brief

Walker Percy

Lost in the Cosmos

Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 1983
Book Details
Pages

272

Format

Book • Nonfiction

Setting

1980s

Publication Year

1983

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

Lost in the Cosmos by Walker Percy is a satirical self-help book that critiques traditional self-help literature by discussing the human tendency to seek distractions to fill existential voids. Percy highlights how these diversions, including self-help books themselves, often lead to a cycle of despair, emphasizing the importance of self-awareness and confronting one's true self to achieve personal fulfillment.

Contemplative

Mysterious

Challenging

Reviews & Readership

4.2

3,111 ratings

76%

Loved it

16%

Mixed feelings

7%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Lost in the Cosmos by Walker Percy delves into philosophical questions with wit and existential depth. Reviewers appreciate its blend of humor and intellect but note its complexity might alienate some readers. Despite occasional confusion, its unique narrative and thought-provoking engagement make it a compelling read for those interested in self-exploration and philosophical inquiry.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Lost in the Cosmos?

Lost in the Cosmos by Walker Percy will captivate reflective readers who relish philosophical musings and existential inquiries. Fans of Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance by Robert M. Pirsig and Sophie's World by Jostein Gaarder will appreciate Percy's wit, depth, and exploration of the self in a modern context.

4.2

3,111 ratings

76%

Loved it

16%

Mixed feelings

7%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

272

Format

Book • Nonfiction

Setting

1980s

Publication Year

1983

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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