Garza, Cristina Rivera
The Taiga Syndrome
- ISBN 13:
- 9781911508687
- author:
- Garza, Cristina Rivera
- format:
- Paperback / softback
- publisher:
- And Other Stories
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2019
- Pages:
- 128
- Dimensions:
- 19.8 x 12.9 centimetres (0.13 kg
- Genre:
- Fiction & Literature, Crime, Fiction & Literature,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
The Taiga Syndrome by Cristina Rivera Garza is a dark and unsettling fairy tale that follows an Ex-Detective's perilous quest into the heart of a hostile forest. A brief telegram sets her on a path to track down a couple who have fled to the far reaches of the Earth, but as she delves deeper, she uncovers a world ravaged by the excesses of capitalism. As she navigates this treacherous landscape with a translator, the lines between sense and translation become increasingly blurred. The Ex-Detective's journey is haunted by the stories of Hansel and Gretel and Little Red Riding Hood, which serve as a warning about the dangers of leaving everything behind. In this world, sometimes the only thing left to do is to abandon all that is familiar. This novel is a powerful exploration of the human condition, one that challenges readers to confront the darker aspects of our own world. With its unique blend of fairy tale and dystopian elements, The Taiga Syndrome is a thought-provoking and unsettling read.
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