But as their plans are frustrated, twisted and altered at every step and the natives prove far from grateful to their benefactors, Will and Hand find that the world is an infinitely bigger, more surreal and exhilarating place than they ever realised. Perhaps it's something to do with Jack's death - perhaps they'll find the reason later. They can't really say why they're doing it, just that it needs to be done. Taking a week out of their lives, they decide to travel around the world to give the money away. Will and Hand are burdened by $38,000 and the memory of their friend Jack. It reminds us once again what an important, necessary talent Dave Eggers is. It was Eggerss debut novel, following the success of his memoir A Heartbreaking Work of Staggering Genius (2000). You Shall Know Our Velocity is a compelling and thought-provoking novel by award-winning Dave Eggers In his first novel, Dave Eggers has written a moving and hilarious tale of two friends who fly around the world trying to give away a lot of money and free themselves from a profound loss. You Shall Know Our Velocity is a 2002 novel by Dave Eggers.
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