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Step into the dystopian world of Dengue Boy, a visionary work from acclaimed author Mariana Enriquez. Described as ‘smart, funny, and brutal,’ this narrative promises to captivate your imagination and challenge your perceptions from the very first page.
Set in the year 2272, when New York and Buenos Aires lie submerged beneath the sea, the Patagonian archipelagos emerge as the last bastions of humanity. Dengue Boy is not your typical hero; he is a humanoid mosquito navigating a grotesque reality where his monstrous appearance alienates him, even from his own mother. His journey of self-discovery unfolds against a backdrop of societal decay, as adults exploit pandemics for profit while the privileged youth escape into immersive virtual worlds.
This novel is more than just a story; it is a wildly original anti-capitalist satire. Critics have lauded it as a ‘rip-roaring satire of late capitalism and humanity's unerring instinct for self-sabotage’ (Irish Times), while ESQUIRE labels it a ‘psychedelic fever dream’. Translated from Spanish by Rahul Bery, Dengue Boy is a fusion of body horror and cyberpunk, appealing to fans of China Miéville and Samanta Schweblin.
Prepare to be immersed in an incandescent imagination that redefines the boundaries of literature. Dengue Boy is a must-read for those seeking a profound and unsettling exploration of our future.
ISBN: | 9781805220589 |
Author: | Michel Nieva |
Format: | Paperback / softback |
Imprint: | Serpent's Tail |
Publisher: | Profile Books Ltd |
Dimensions: | 131 x 199 x 20 mm |
Publication Date: | 20 February, 2025 |
Pagination: | 224 pages |
Weight: | 200g |
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