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Remainder

Book • 2005
Remainder tells the story of an unnamed narrator who, following a mysterious accident, becomes obsessed with reenacting half-remembered scenes from his past.

Using his substantial compensation, he hires actors and constructs elaborate sets to recreate these moments, blurring the lines between reality and fantasy.

The novel explores themes of memory, trauma, and the quest for authenticity in a postmodern world.

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Simon Critchley
as a contemporary novel reflecting a mood of anxiety.
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Episode 8: Anxiety and Care
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Bryan Counter
discusses in his book.
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Noelle Leong
as having the same elements as the show "The Rehearsal", the feeling of trying to recreate a feeling and aesthetic.
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Sheila Heti
as a book she is currently rereading.
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