What We Can Know

In "What We Can Know," bestselling author Ian McEwan weaves a genre-bending tale that spans across time, revealing the implications of a single poem written by renowned poet Francis Blundy in 2014. As a dinner party unfolds, little do the guests realize that the poem dedicated to Blundy's wife will spark intrigue and speculation for generations to come. Fast-forward to 2119, where the remnants of the past linger in a world drastically altered by disaster; Thomas Metcalfe, a solitary scholar, becomes obsessed with uncovering the secrets behind Blundy’s mysterious poem. This novel is a profound exploration of love, memories, and the truths we seek amidst the ruins of history.