Viriconium by M. John Harrison
The Pastel City
Set in a decaying, post-apocalyptic world, the narrative unfolds in a city teetering on the brink of oblivion, where the remnants of a once-great civilization struggle to find meaning amid chaos. The story weaves together the lives of disparate characters, each grappling with their own existential dilemmas, as they navigate the labyrinthine streets of a city haunted by its glorious past. Through a tapestry of surreal landscapes and enigmatic encounters, the tale explores themes of identity, memory, and the relentless passage of time, painting a vivid picture of a world where reality and fantasy blur into one.
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- Published
- 1984
- Nationality
- British
- Length
- Moderate
- Pages
- 400-500
- Original Language
- English
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