Amatka is a beguiling and wholly original novel about freedom, love, and artistic creation by a captivating new voice. In Karin Tidbeck’s world, everyone is suspect, no one is safe, and nothing-not even language, nor the very fabric of reality-can be taken for granted. Tidbeck debuted with the short story collection Vem r Arvid Pekon in 2010, followed by the novel Amatka in 2012. But when she stumbles on evidence of a growing threat to the colony, and a cover-up by its administration, she embarks on an investigation that puts her at tremendous risk. Karin Margareta Tidbeck (born 6 April 1977) is a Swedish author of fantasy and weird fiction. Vanja, an information assistant, is sent from her home city of Essre to the austere, wintry colony of Amatka with an assignment to collect intelligence for the government. Shortlisted for the Compton Crook Award 2018, the 2018 Locus Award and Prix Utopiales 2018. Intending to stay just a short while, Vanja falls in love with her housemate, Nina, and prolongs her visit. Amatka A surreal debut novel set in a world shaped by language. Immediately she feels that something strange is going on: people act oddly in Amatka, and citizens are monitored for signs of subversion. “I recommend that you lay your hands on a copy.” -Ann Leckie “An instant classic.” -Jeff VanderMeer A surreal debut novel set in a world shaped by language in the tradition of Margaret Atwood and Ursula K.
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