“Real life is physical. Give me books instead. Give me the invisibility of the contents of books, the thoughts, the ideas, the images. Let me become part of a book. . . . an intertextual being: a book cyborg, or, considering that books aren't cybernetic, perhaps a bibliorg.”
This book delves into the psychological and philosophical complexities of a character's journey, examining the nature of self and the impact of personal choices. more
Scarlett Thomas is a British author born in 1972. Her works are known for their unique narrative style and profound insights into social issues. more
“If something wants to be a story, it will be.”
“In real life nothing means anything. Stuff happens and there just is no structure.”
“Every walker is a guard on patrol to protect the ineffable.”
“Walking . . . is how the body measures itself against the earth.”
“The magic of the street is the mingling of the errand and the epiphany.”