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You Shall Know Our Velocity!

Dave Eggers
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You Shall Know Our Velocity!

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2003

Book Brief

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Dave Eggers

You Shall Know Our Velocity!

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2003
Book Details
Pages

401

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Various Locations • Early 2000s

Publication Year

2003

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

You Shall Know Our Velocity! by Dave Eggers follows two friends, Will and Hand, who embark on a week-long trip around the world to distribute a large sum of money to those in need. Their journey is filled with spontaneous adventures and reflections on their personal struggles, relationships, and the concept of charity.

Reviews & Readership

3.8

29,574 ratings

57%

Loved it

30%

Mixed feelings

13%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Dave Eggers' You Shall Know Our Velocity! garners mixed reviews. Critics praise its energetic narrative and humor, but some find the plot disjointed. The introspective journey of grief and generosity strikes a chord, yet the characters' actions occasionally feel implausible. Overall, it's a thought-provoking read marked by Eggers' distinctive style.

Who should read this

Who Should Read You Shall Know Our Velocity!?

Readers who relish adventurous, introspective narratives tinged with humor will enjoy Dave Eggers' You Shall Know Our Velocity!. Ideal for fans of Jonathan Safran Foer's Everything Is Illuminated and Jack Kerouac's On the Road, the novel appeals to those drawn to quirky yet profound stories of self-discovery and travel.

3.8

29,574 ratings

57%

Loved it

30%

Mixed feelings

13%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

401

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Various Locations • Early 2000s

Publication Year

2003

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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