The Jacket (The Star-Rover)

Author: London, Jack

Synopsis:


'The Jacket (The Star-Rover)' by Jack London is a gripping and thought-provoking novel that follows the extraordinary journey of a man named Darrell Standing. Wrongfully imprisoned, Standing endures the harsh realities of life behind bars, but finds solace in his ability to transcend his physical confinement through vivid and intense hallucinations. As he delves deeper into his own mind, Standing discovers a hidden power within himself that allows him to travel through time and space, experiencing the lives of different individuals throughout history. Through these transcendent experiences, Standing grapples with the nature of human existence, the boundaries of the mind, and the pursuit of freedom.

Genres:
Psychological fiction, Science fiction, Historical fiction

Themes:
Imprisonment, Mental resilience, Identity, Freedom, Time travel

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