Description
In Jonathan Lethem's *Chronic City*, a surreal and darkly humorous vision of New York unfolds, where the mundane bleeds into the extraordinary. The narrative follows Chase Insteadman, a former child star adrift in a city gripped by an unseasonably long winter and whispered conspiracies. As Chase navigates this strange landscape, he becomes entangled with a cast of eccentric characters, including his ex-girlfriend and a mysterious, possibly mythical, tiger that roams the urban jungle. Lethem masterfully blends elements of urban fantasy, social commentary, and pop culture critique, creating a unique and thought-provoking exploration of modern alienation and the search for meaning in a bewildering world.
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ebook
Knopf Doubleday Publishing Group
Published Jan 1, 2009
482 pages
ISBN: 9780385532150
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First Published
2009
Language
eng
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