Book cover of American Delirium

American Delirium

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2021224 pagesHenry Holt and Co.

In a city where reality blurs, retirees, taxidermists, and deer find their lives intertwined amidst the influence of hallucinogenic plants. This novel explores the strange and often unsettling connections that emerge in an urban landscape teetering on the edge of the surreal.

Avg. reading time: 4h 15m
Prose complexity: 7/10

Mysterious Thought-Provoking Atmospheric

Betina González

Heather Cleary is a writer and translator known for her work on the novel Thirst. She specializes in contemporary fiction and is a major voice in bringing Spanish-language literature to a wider audience. Her

Magical Realism Literary Fiction

Fiction, city life Hallucinogenic plants Deer Retirees Taxidermists City and town life Interpersonal relations

American DeliriumHardcover, Feb

224 pages

Henry Holt and Co.ISBN: 9781250621283

4 editions available

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