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'Vurt' by Jeff Noon is a surreal and mind-bending journey set in a futuristic Manchester where people use feathers to enter virtual realities known as Vurts. The story follows Scribble, a member of the Stash Riders, who embarks on a quest to find his lost sister, Desdemona, after she gets trapped in a dangerous Vurt. Scribble navigates through a world filled with hallucinogenic experiences, strange creatures, and complex relationships, all while trying to trade back an alien being for his sister.
The writing style of 'Vurt' is described as cryptic, colorful, and immersive, with a unique lingo that adds to the overall mysterious and surreal atmosphere of the book. The plot moves at a good pace, keeping readers entertained with its action-packed narrative and intricate world-building, despite the challenging and abstract nature of the story.
Close by was a genuine dog, flesh and blood mix; the kind you don’t see much any more. A real collector’s item. It was tethered to the post of a street sign. The sign read NO GO. Slumped under the sig...
