Veniss Underground
of Jeff VanderMeer (Goodreads Author)
Description
In his debut novel, literary alchemist Jeff VanderMeer takes us on an unforgettable journey, a triumph of the imagination that reveals the magical and mysterious city of Veniss through three intertwined voices. First, Nicholas, a would-be Living Artist, seeks to escape his demons in the shadowy undergroundâbut in doing so makes a deal with the devil himself. In her fevered search for him, his twin sister, Nicola, spins her own unusual and hypnotic tale as she discovers the hidden secrets of the city. And finally, haunted by Nicolaâs sudden, mysterious disappearance and gripped by despair, Shadrach, Nicolaâs lover, embarks on a mythic journey to the nightmarish levels deep beneath the surface of the city to bring his love back to light. There he will find wonders beyond imaginingâŠand horrors greater than the heart can bear. By turns beautiful, horrifying, delicate, and powerful, Veniss Underground explores the limits of love, memory, and obsession in a landscape that defies the boundaries of the imagination. This special edition includes the short stories âThe Sea, Mendeho, and Moonlightâ; âDetectives and Cadaversâ; and âA Heart for Lucretiaâ and the novella Balzacâs War, offering a complete tour of the fantastic world of Veniss.
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Book Details
- Format Paperback
- Pages 278 pages
- Publisher Spectra
- Publication Date September 27th 2005
- First Publication 10/30/03
- Language English
- ISBN 9780553383560
- Edition Not informed
- Category Science Fiction & Fantasy
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