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Hailed by Jeff VanderMeer as 'a classic: stunning, dangerous, darkly beautiful', this rediscovered 1967 dystopian gem invites you to the post-apocalyptic White Lotus: a lavish hotel at the brink of civilisation. Andrew Hunter Murray deems it 'chilling and prescient', whilst Kiran Millwood Hargrave lauds its 'elemental and true' nature. Sandra Newman finds it 'mesmerizing', and Salena Godden likens it to 'someone from the future screaming to us'.
As survivors emerge from their shelters, they stumble upon four lifeless bodies on the hotel steps. Welcome to Termush: a coastal sanctuary unlike any other. Its affluent guests are the foresighted few who secured their places long before the Catastrophe struck. Within, they revel in exclusive radiation-proof chambers, soothing melodies, and abundant provisions. Beyond the walls, radioactive dust settles on artworks, security personnel navigate around deceased wildlife, and a scouting party ventures forth.
Despite weathering nuclear annihilation, their tribulations have only begun. The Management soon starts to censor information; unruly guests face sedation; initial hospitality towards outsiders wanes as fears of contamination and resource scarcity mount. As the number—and desperation—of external survivors escalates, amidst this ethical quandary, they must grapple with forging a new moral code at the end (or perhaps the beginning?) of the world.
Masterfully translated by Sylvia Clayton, this gripping tale challenges readers to ponder the very essence of humanity in the face of ultimate adversity.
Book ISBN: | 9780571379156 |
Book Author: | Jeff VanderMeer |
Book Format: | Paperback / softback |
Book Imprint: | Faber & Faber |
Book Publisher: | Faber & Faber |
Book Dimensions: | 130 x 198 x 12 cm |
Book Publication Date: | 2023-05-04 |
Book Pagination: | 144 pages |
Book Weight: | 136g |
Sherlock & Pages is a little bookshop with a big heart. We are based in Frome, Somerset, England and curate lists of books in the areas we are passionate about – landscape, nature, history, and heritage. In short, the conservation of all we’ve inherited and all we are responsible to pass on. We aim to inspire and be inspired, to form a literary culture of care and passion about this precious planet we call home.
This is a shop where you might find something you haven’t seen before, and we like to think we’ve got something for everyone. We choose each of our books with care and for a reason. This is because our physical store is small but beautifully formed, holding only around 1200 titles at any one time. We try and recreate the feel of the shop wherever we are online, to reflect our niche categories and personality.
We have an active social media presence and aim to share our story with all our friends. The long-term goal is to build a hub for the books and writers we believe in. Who knows where our adventure will lead but by supporting Sherlock & Pages you’re helping us to add a further layer of magic to our little corner of the world. If you haven’t visited our physical store, one day you might just make a literary pilgrimage down to Somerset.
Our tagline is ‘Long Live the Hedgerows’ and our symbol a hibernating dormouse. If you want to support an independent with a unique character and which will share stories with you for years to come, then choose Sherlock & Pages. The world needs bookshops with soul, for they are ‘citadels of light.’
Sherlock & Pages is a little bookshop with a big heart. We are based in Frome, Somerset, England and curate lists of books in the areas we are passionate about – landscape, nature, history, and heritage. In short, the conservation of all we’ve inherited and all we are responsible to pass on. We aim to inspire and be inspired, to form a literary culture of care and passion about this precious planet we call home.
This is a shop where you might find something you haven’t seen before, and we like to think we’ve got something for everyone. We choose each of our books with care and for a reason. This is because our physical store is small but beautifully formed, holding only around 1200 titles at any one time. We try and recreate the feel of the shop wherever we are online, to reflect our niche categories and personality.
We have an active social media presence and aim to share our story with all our friends. The long-term goal is to build a hub for the books and writers we believe in. Who knows where our adventure will lead but by supporting Sherlock & Pages you’re helping us to add a further layer of magic to our little corner of the world. If you haven’t visited our physical store, one day you might just make a literary pilgrimage down to Somerset.
Our tagline is ‘Long Live the Hedgerows’ and our symbol a hibernating dormouse. If you want to support an independent with a unique character and which will share stories with you for years to come, then choose Sherlock & Pages. The world needs bookshops with soul, for they are ‘citadels of light.’