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philibrarian 's review for:
Absolution
by Jeff VanderMeer
What a wild and twisted ride this was. From spy shenanigans, to guns that become gars and a man with fingers that become mangroves, the return to Area X was a blast. I like the way the three stories came together as though they were supporting one another while also each standing as their own little story. The first one was like a fever dream of cannibalistic rabbits and the ever encroaching approach of the Rogue. I really liked the way this one built up a sense of dread until it all sort of came to a head. The second stretch was a spy thriller type story which was interesting and explored the idea of a doppelganger from the emotional side of things. And the final part was about the first expedition and involved some of the more grotesque imagery of the story. The narrator at this part was a huge pain to read at the start, but eventually the story settled into its groove in Area X. While the central mystery wasn't as gripping as the main books, this one was a very welcome addition to the series. Here's to hoping there might be more.