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Kij Johnson’s novella follows Vellitt Boe, a college teacher, as she ventures through a surreal realm governed by dream logic in search of a former student who might save her community. The story, inspired by H. P. Lovecraft, reimagines classic elements—capricious gods, creatures of dreams and nightmares—through a fresh, personal lens. Vellitt’s journey blends introspective reflection on her life with the eerie, otherworldly landscapes of a world that feels both arbitrary and profoundly ordered. Even readers unfamiliar with Lovecraft will find the narrative compelling and richly imaginative, offering a memorable exploration of myth, memory, and survival.
First publish date: 2016
Genre: General Fiction/General Fiction
Authors: Kij Johnson
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