The New York Times today has a review of a book called ‘Remainder‘ by Tom McCarthy. It is about a man who pretends to be normal after an unknown accident. The book sounds very much like something Philip K. Dick would write and the style also looks pretty similar. I’m always looking for a new book to read and I think I’ll pick this one up soon.
This is McCarthy’s first novel but he is not new to writing in general. The review mentioned his being a part of a “semifictitious avant-garde network” that call themselves the International Necronautical Society. He is actually the General Secretary of the INS and writes reports and manifestos for them. ReadySteadyBook has an interview with McCarthy that gives some insight into the writing and publishing of Remainder.
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See my review of Remainder.