The Manual of Detection
Jedediah Berry’s first novel keeps a rich atmosphere of lucid dreaming throughout in this enjoyable read. The agency where our protagonist clerk/detective works reminded my of the office where Mr. Lowry worked in Terry Gilliam’s film Brazil. The resolution was a bit forced, but still well worth checking out. Berry works/worked for Small Beer press, and the novel fits their New Weird oeurve even though it’s published by Penguin.
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