Wolf in White Van by John Darnielle
The novel centers around a disfigured man who creates an intricate mail-in role playing game set in a post-apocalyptic world, as a way to escape his own reality. His life takes a tragic turn when two teenage players take the game too seriously, resulting in real-life consequences. The narrative unfolds in reverse, gradually revealing the protagonist's backstory and the circumstances that led to his disfigurement.
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- Published
- 2014
- Nationality
- American
- Length
- Short
- Pages
- 207
- Original Language
- English
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- Alternate Titles
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This book is on the following 2 lists:
- 12th on The 40 Best Novels of the 2010s (Paste Magazine)
- 3572nd on Our Users' Honorable Mention Favorite Books of All Time (The Greatest Books Users)