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Synopsis
Desiderio, an employee of the city under a bizarre reality attack from Doctor Hoffman's mysterious machines, has fallen in love with Albertina, the Doctor's daughter. But Albertina, a beautiful woman made of glass, seems only to appear to him in his dreams. Meeting on his adventures a host of cannibals, centaurs and acrobats, Desiderio must battle against unreality and the warping of time and space to be with her, as the Doctor reduces Desiderio's city to a chaotic state of emergency - one ridden with madness, crime and sexual excess. A satirical tale of magic and sex, The Infernal Desire Machines of Doctor Hoffman is a dazzling quest for truth, love and identity.
The Infernal Desire Machines of Doctor Hoffman: content & age rating
Intended for adult readers (18+).
Contains explicit sexual content described as 'sexual excess,' surreal and potentially disturbing imagery including cannibalism and body horror, and mature philosophical themes. This is dense literary fiction with graphic adult content not suitable for minors.
What to know going in
This book has moderate violence, explicit sexual content, and moderate language. Content notes include sexual assault, graphic violence, and dubious consent (see the full list above).
Who'll love this
Adult readers interested in experimental, surrealist literature will find a challenging quest narrative that questions the nature of reality and desire.