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Synopsis
A man searches for a woman so he can save her from a sadistic husband, a search full of hallucinations which takes him across continents and seas. The novel is a drug-induced fantasy by a writer who died of an overdose, author of Sleep Has His House.
Mercury: content & age rating
Intended for adult readers (18+).
This drug-induced hallucinatory narrative contains mature themes including substance abuse, domestic violence, and psychological distortion. The author's own struggles with addiction inform the surreal, fragmented story.
What to know going in
This book has moderate violence, moderate sexual content, and moderate language. Content notes include domestic violence, substance abuse, and addiction (see the full list above).
Who'll love this
Adult readers interested in experimental, psychological narratives will find this surreal quest story challenging and unique.