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Distortion Gautam Malkani

Distortion By Gautam Malkani

Distortion by Gautam Malkani


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Summary

'Part post-truth nightmare, part social commentary' (Financial Times), this is the acclaimed second novel from the author of Londonstani

Distortion Summary

Distortion by Gautam Malkani

'Thought-provoking' Spectator

'Taut and timely . . . A brilliant exploration of social media' Nikesh Shukla

'Original and important . . . Essential reading' Sathnam Sanghera

Meet Dillon: a high-functioning fuck-up and carer for his dying mum. Trapped in an absurd cycle of pre-bereavement bereavement, he has been hiding his pain and some horrible truths, not least from his girlfriend, Ramona.

His distortions have been growing dangerously more hardcore and hardwired, both online and off, thanks to the self-reinforcing effects of social media and creepy digital surveillance. And when a pair of snooping goons turn up, threatening to expose him, he is forced to confront a gut-wrenching secret that he would rather leave well alone.

This audacious novel asks what happens when our minds are twisted beyond recognition by our digital data and search histories, and when our darkest truths are forced into the light by the uncanny predictive capabilities of our smartphones.

What lengths would you go to in order to hide from yourself?

Distortion Reviews

  • 'An ambitious tale ... Part post-truth nightmare, part social commentary, Distortion is an involved, complex book that rewards the close attention it deserves' Financial Times
  • 'Written with verve and dark humour' Telegraph
  • 'Interesting and thought-provoking analogies between the role of fate and prophecy in Greek myth, and search engines' predictions about our lives, likes and desires, form the core of the narrative' The Spectator

About Gautam Malkani

Gautam Malkani first novel Londonstani was published in 2006. His journalism has appeared in the Financial Times, the Guardian and the New York Times. He lives in London.

Additional information

GOR009317527
9781783525270
1783525274
Distortion by Gautam Malkani
Used - Like New
Hardback
Unbound
2018-09-06
416
N/A
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The book has been read, but looks new. The book cover has no visible wear, and the dust jacket is included if applicable. No missing or damaged pages, no tears, possible very minimal creasing, no underlining or highlighting of text, and no writing in the margins

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