City O.
Publisher: Atlas Contact
A disturbing and surprising novel about the future
In 2035, the world is in crisis. Scarcity and poverty dominate, except in City O., where residents enjoy luxury: full shelves, spacious homes, and generous salaries thanks to factory Martha. Bethe and Tobias, a wealthy couple who want children, seem to lead the perfect life. But gradually, Bethe discovers that inexplicable things are happening. The factory seems to pose a threat, and when she tries to investigate, she encounters opposition from the city council. While Tobias resigns himself to the situation, Bethe wonders if she still wants to build a future in a city full of secrets and danger.
Koen Caris’ follow up to his successful and award-winning debut novel Eating Stones is as surprising as it is disturbing. Caris sketches a society in which prosperity and security compete for primacy. A world toward which we seem to be hurtling at an alarming pace.
Praise:
‘Caris is good at describing an oppressive atmosphere in a village, somewhat reminiscent of David Lynch’s films.’ – Dagblad van het Noorden on Eating Stones
‘An impressive debut, full of both extraordinary and utterly ordinary pain, expressed in clear sentences with subtle lyrical notes.’ – Het Parool on Eating Stones
