Carl Stagg, a writer researching imperial power struggles in 17th century Sri Lanka, ekes out a living as a watchman in a factionalized America where confidence in democracy has eroded. Along his nightly patrol, Stagg finds a beaten prostitute, one in a series of monstrous attacks. Suspicious of his
Square Wave
โ Scribed by de Silva, Mark
- Book ID
- 108963283
- Publisher
- Two Dollar Radio
- Tongue
- English
- Weight
- 3 MB
- Category
- Fiction
- ISBN-13
- 9781937512392
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โฆ Synopsis
"A novel that looks our technocratic, militarized present in the face, Square Wave tells the story of a night watchman who discovers weaponized weather modification technologies. It sounds crazy, but in de Silva's hands it all makes perfect (and terrifying) sense."
โFlavorwire
"Part mystery, part sci-fi thriller... highly topical for Americans today."
โThe Millions
"Enticing and enthralling, [Square Wave] aims to hit all the literary neurons. This might be the closest we get to David Mitchell on LSD. Square Wave is the perfect concoction for the thirsty mind."
โAtticus Review
"The novel of ideas is alive and well in de Silva's high-minded debut, in which the pursuit of art, the exercise of power, and climate control are strangely entwined."
โPublishers Weekly
"Intriguing. A satisfying twist on more traditional dystopian fare... De Silva manages these varied plots...
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