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Discover the captivating and darkly humorous universe of *Endland*, a gripping trade paperback that offers an unsettling yet compelling reflection of contemporary life. In this 2020 release from And Other Stories, author Tim Etchells invites readers into a world where kings, lords, misfits, and everyday people collide in a comical chaos that brilliantly mirrors the complexities of modern England. This collection of stories is not for the faint-hearted; it challenges conventional narratives, eschewing tales of goodness and luck in favor of absurdity and eerie realism.
Set against a backdrop of dismal tower blocks, bustling cyber cafes, and haunting bomb sites, *Endland* explores the lives of its eccentric characters—a blend of drunks, wanderers, and hapless dreamers—finding humor in the chaos. The unique prose intertwines slang and pub anecdotes with elements of folklore and science fiction, crafting an unforgettable reading experience that resonates with themes from today’s society. As the narrative unfolds, readers will witness a landscape populated by bizarre figures like aging bikers, desperate assassins, and ghostly children—all surviving amidst unpredictable, lunatic societal shifts.
Perfect for fans of bold storytelling and those intrigued by the narratives shaped by figures like Thatcher and Trump, *Endland* redefines how we interpret our fragmented realities. Don't miss out on this vivid portrayal of a dystopian yet familiar world.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled. Condition: BRAND NEW. ISBN: 9781911508700. Format: Trade paperback (US). Year: 2020. Publisher: And Other Stories.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781911508700
Format: Trade paperback (US)
Year: 2020
Publisher: And Other Stories
Description:
'Kings, lords, liars, usherettes, goal-hangers, gun-men and prostitutes. Whether or not these stories bear any relation to life as it is lived in Endland (sic) is not my problem and good riddance to all those who prefer to read about truly good, lucky and nice people—you won't like this crap at all.'
A comical and brutal weave of parables gone wrong, Endland holds a broken mirror to England. In its garish but strangely familiar world of empty tower blocks, 24-hour cyber cafes and bomb sites, a motley collection of misfits, wanderers and charmed drunks do their best to survive. Nothing is stable in Endland and what's more, the gods have started drinking at lunchtime, which can only lead to trouble. Conjured in a mix of slang, pub anecdote, folktale and science fiction, Endland is the nightmare unfolding just outside the window — a glitchy parade of aging bikers and ghost children, cut-price assassins and witless wannabe celebs.
The world fashioned by Thatcher, Google, NATO, ICANN, Brexit, Big Brother, Bin Laden and Trump needs new narratives to make sense of it. In Endland, with feverish wit and a broken compass, Etchells unpicks the myths and strange realities we're caught up in.
Set against a backdrop of dismal tower blocks, bustling cyber cafes, and haunting bomb sites, *Endland* explores the lives of its eccentric characters—a blend of drunks, wanderers, and hapless dreamers—finding humor in the chaos. The unique prose intertwines slang and pub anecdotes with elements of folklore and science fiction, crafting an unforgettable reading experience that resonates with themes from today’s society. As the narrative unfolds, readers will witness a landscape populated by bizarre figures like aging bikers, desperate assassins, and ghostly children—all surviving amidst unpredictable, lunatic societal shifts.
Perfect for fans of bold storytelling and those intrigued by the narratives shaped by figures like Thatcher and Trump, *Endland* redefines how we interpret our fragmented realities. Don't miss out on this vivid portrayal of a dystopian yet familiar world.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled. Condition: BRAND NEW. ISBN: 9781911508700. Format: Trade paperback (US). Year: 2020. Publisher: And Other Stories.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781911508700
Format: Trade paperback (US)
Year: 2020
Publisher: And Other Stories
Description:
'Kings, lords, liars, usherettes, goal-hangers, gun-men and prostitutes. Whether or not these stories bear any relation to life as it is lived in Endland (sic) is not my problem and good riddance to all those who prefer to read about truly good, lucky and nice people—you won't like this crap at all.'
A comical and brutal weave of parables gone wrong, Endland holds a broken mirror to England. In its garish but strangely familiar world of empty tower blocks, 24-hour cyber cafes and bomb sites, a motley collection of misfits, wanderers and charmed drunks do their best to survive. Nothing is stable in Endland and what's more, the gods have started drinking at lunchtime, which can only lead to trouble. Conjured in a mix of slang, pub anecdote, folktale and science fiction, Endland is the nightmare unfolding just outside the window — a glitchy parade of aging bikers and ghost children, cut-price assassins and witless wannabe celebs.
The world fashioned by Thatcher, Google, NATO, ICANN, Brexit, Big Brother, Bin Laden and Trump needs new narratives to make sense of it. In Endland, with feverish wit and a broken compass, Etchells unpicks the myths and strange realities we're caught up in.