The First Fifteen Lives of Harry August by Claire North

📚 Book

In the next meeting of Cologne book club, we will be discussing The First Fifteen Lives of Harry August by Claire North.

The First Fifteen Lives of Harry August is a gripping and imaginative novel that blends science fiction with philosophical inquiry. The story follows Harry August, a man who, upon death, is reborn again and again into the same life—with full memory of his previous ones. As Harry relives his life across different iterations, he becomes part of a secretive group known as the Cronus Club, whose members share his extraordinary condition.

When a message from the future warns of impending catastrophe, Harry finds himself in a race against time—and across timelines—to prevent the unraveling of history. Claire North (a pseudonym for British author Catherine Webb) uses Harry's recursive journey to explore themes of destiny, morality, and the consequences of knowledge and power.

The First Fifteen Lives of Harry August is a thought-provoking and intricately crafted novel that challenges the boundaries of time and memory. North’s compelling prose and inventive storytelling offer a fascinating look at what it means to live, to remember, and to make a difference.

More information about “The First Fifteen Lives of Harry August by Claire North“:
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/35066358-the-first-fifteen-lives-of-harry-augus

❓How is the next book chosen?
At the end of each session, everyone attending gets the chance to recommend a book. Then, we take a vote, and the book with the most votes will be chosen. If you are attending the meet up, you will be able to decide on the next book.

📍 Venue
We will meet at Kulturraum 405, a wonderful space that provides a cozy and inspiring environment for our book club gatherings. As a small community initiative, they kindly request a voluntary donation of approximately €3 per person to support their ongoing efforts in maintaining the location and ensuring consistent meet ups for us.
For more information check out https://kulturraum405.de

Organiser
Participation for this event is free of charge.
🕦 We will start at 11:30. Please arrive a bit earlier to settle in comfortably.
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