Description
A young man, isolated by a disfiguring injury, finds solace and purpose by creating intricate, imaginary worlds for others to explore through a unique, mail-based role-playing game. As the architect of 'Trace Italian,' a game set in a post-apocalyptic America, he guides players through perilous landscapes, blurring the lines between fantasy and reality. When the game's influence spills into the real world with devastating consequences, the creator is forced to confront the trauma that led to his own withdrawal from society. This novel masterfully unravels its narrative in reverse, delving into the profound impact of a single, life-altering event and the enduring power of storytelling.
Available Editions
paperback
Farrar, Straus and Giroux
Published Jan 1, 2014
207 pages
ISBN: 9780374292089
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Details
First Published
2015
Language
eng
Content Warnings
Content and trigger warnings for Wolf in White Van by John Darnielle.