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Ghost of Chance is a concise adventure set in Madagascar’s dense rainforest, where Burroughs confronts the urgent issue of ecological collapse. The novel weaves together his recurring motifs—drugs, paranoia, and the enigmatic lemur—to illuminate the dire consequences of human activity on endangered species. First-hand depicting Madagascar’s fragile ecosystems, the story examines the complex relationship between humanity and its natural surroundings through a richly symbolic narrative.
First publish date: 1991
Genre: Adventure Fiction/Exploration Adventure
Authors: William S. Burroughs
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