Tlooth by Harry Mathews
"Tlooth" is a surreal and experimental novel that follows a group of inmates from a Siberian prison as they embark on a global quest for revenge against a sinister doctor. The narrative, full of eccentric characters and bizarre events, unfolds in a nonlinear fashion, incorporating elements of various genres, such as science fiction, detective fiction, and adventure, as well as references to music, languages, and mathematics. The story is marked by its complex structure, playful use of language, and exploration of themes such as identity, reality, and the nature of storytelling.
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- Published
- 1966
- Nationality
- American
- Length
- Short
- Pages
- 160-180
- Original Language
- English
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- 73rd on 20th Century's Greatest Hits: 100 English-Language Books of Fiction (Larry McCaffery)