The novel follows an unnamed protagonist as he searches for a sense of purpose and connection in a rapidly changing world. Haunted by memories of a mysterious woman and driven by a series of enigmatic events, he returns to the Dolphin Hotel, a place tied to his past experiences. As he navigates through a series of surreal encounters with a cast of characters including a psychic teenager, a film star, and a one-armed poet, the protagonist embarks on a metaphysical journey that blurs the lines between reality and dreams, leading him to confront the complexities of his own consciousness and the nature of existence.

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