First published 2019
Benedict Anderson's "City in Geography" plunges readers into a disorienting urban labyrinth, where the very laws of space and time seem to shift beneath one's feet. Our protagonist, a weary commuter named Tomas, navigates this kaleidoscopic metropolis, confronted by vanishing landmarks, impossible intersections, and streets that appear and disappear at will. As Tomas desperately tries to retrace his steps and return to his apartment, he uncovers a sinister conspiracy - one that threatens to unravel the very fabric of the city itself. With each twist and turn, the stakes rise, and Tomas must rely on his wits and determination to survive this surreal odyssey and find his way back home.
Genres: adventure, mystery, fantasy, contemporary, 21st-century, alternate-universe
Vibes: surreal, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: surreal, unreliable-narrator
Setting: City, Metropolis
Period: 21st-Century
226 pages · Kindle Edition · Routledge