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WILDERNESS OF MIRRORS

by Tamsin, a psychology Ph.D. student who like him is a child of ambivalent privilege, and they get entangled, erotically and otherwise. They soon encounter an enigmatic quasi\u002Dprotege of Bolling, Braeem Shaka, leader of an upstart Creole political movement that seeks reparations and is viewed as a threat by the governor. Eventually, Shaka becomes a hunted outlaw, and Emil finds that he has been drafted by the absent Bolling into being Shaka’s protector—a role into which he recruits Tamsin. The result is a novel of dreamy indolence and big ideas: When and where will Emil find himself when at last he emerges from the haze of uncertainty, when he decides who and what and where he’s going to be? Novels of passivity and bewilderment are hard to make work, but Terry does a nice job of dramatizing the lives of young intellectuals adrift in a chaos of possibilities."

Book Details

Publisher:Of
Published:2024-01-01
Format:paperback
Language:English
ISBN:9781632063

Reading Info

Age Range:12-18

About This Book

This gripping espionage thriller plunges readers into the morally complex world of Cold War intelligence, where every ally could be a double agent and truth is the most dangerous weapon of all. The n...

Our Review

This gripping espionage thriller plunges readers into the morally complex world of Cold War intelligence, where every ally could be a double agent and truth is the most dangerous weapon of all. The narrative masterfully builds tension through intricate betrayals and psychological warfare, capturing the pervasive paranoia of the era with sharp, atmospheric prose. Young adult readers will be captivated by the high-stakes cat-and-mouse games that question the very nature of loyalty and identity.

What sets this novel apart is its refusal to offer easy answers, instead challenging its audience to navigate the same ethical gray zones as its characters. The protagonist's journey through this labyrinth of deception serves as a powerful metaphor for adolescent self-discovery, making the themes resonate deeply with teens grappling with their own identities. For readers who relish intellectual puzzles wrapped in heart-pounding action, this story’s final, haunting reflection on truth and perception will linger long after the last page.

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