“The city might be savage, stray dogs might share the streets with grimy urchins whose blank eyes reflected the knowledge that they might soon be covered over, blinded forever, by the same two pennies just begged from some gentleman, and no one in the fuming, fulminous boulevards of trade might know who actually ran Ambergris-or, if anyone ran it at all, but, like a renegade clock, it ran on and wound itself heedless, empowered by the insane weight of its own inertia, the weight of its own citizenry.”
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City of Saints and Madmen
This book is a rich tapestry of historical fiction and magical realism, weaving together the stories of various characters, each with their own unique perspectives on the tumultuous era. The narrative delves into the political, social, and spiritual dynamics of the city, offering a vivid portrayal of the struggles and aspirations of its people. more
Author
Jeff VanderMeer
Jeff VanderMeer is an American writer known for his science fiction and fantasy novels. His works often explore themes of ecology, identity, and the relationship between humans and nature. Born on July 7, 1968, VanderMeer's writing career began in the 1990s. more
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