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State of Paradise
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Thank you to NetGalley and Farrar, Straus and Giroux for the eARC of State of Paradise by Laura van den Berg – available July 9, 2024.
State of Paradise TL;DR:
🦠 Twisty Dystopian Adventure
🤖 Technology vs. Human Condition
😵💫 Disorienting and Complex Narrative
State of Paradise by Laura van den Berg is a mind-bending trip into a pandemic-ravaged Florida. Buckle up for a story that's unsettling, original, and will leave you pondering long after the final page.
The protagonist, a ghostwriter seeking refuge at her childhood home, finds herself entangled in a world teetering on the edge. Reality itself seems warped, with the lines between virtual reality (courtesy of the mysterious MIND’S EYE) and the physical world blurring. The narrative is unsettling, but in a way that keeps you glued to the pages.
Be prepared, though, for a story that doesn't hold your hand. Van den Berg throws you headfirst into this strange Florida, trusting you to keep up. Some readers might find this disorienting, but for those who enjoy a challenge, it's part of the novel's charm.
If you're looking for a straightforward beach read, this isn't it. But if you're craving a thought-provoking exploration of technology, reality, and the human condition, State of Paradise is a must-read. Just be ready for the weird.
State of Paradise TL;DR:
🦠 Twisty Dystopian Adventure
🤖 Technology vs. Human Condition
😵💫 Disorienting and Complex Narrative
State of Paradise by Laura van den Berg is a mind-bending trip into a pandemic-ravaged Florida. Buckle up for a story that's unsettling, original, and will leave you pondering long after the final page.
The protagonist, a ghostwriter seeking refuge at her childhood home, finds herself entangled in a world teetering on the edge. Reality itself seems warped, with the lines between virtual reality (courtesy of the mysterious MIND’S EYE) and the physical world blurring. The narrative is unsettling, but in a way that keeps you glued to the pages.
Be prepared, though, for a story that doesn't hold your hand. Van den Berg throws you headfirst into this strange Florida, trusting you to keep up. Some readers might find this disorienting, but for those who enjoy a challenge, it's part of the novel's charm.
If you're looking for a straightforward beach read, this isn't it. But if you're craving a thought-provoking exploration of technology, reality, and the human condition, State of Paradise is a must-read. Just be ready for the weird.
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