“Riddley Walker” by Russell Hoban

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“Riddley Walker” is a dystopian novel set in a post-apocalyptic future where language has evolved, written by Russell Hoban. Its unique prose captivates readers as it explores themes of identity and survival. The book received the John W. Campbell Memorial Award and has garnered critical acclaim for its imaginative narrative.

Russell Hoban (1925-2011) was an American author, who, despite being born in the United States, spent most of his life in England. He wrote numerous children’s books, including “The Mouse and His Child” and “Bedtime for Frances,” before branching into more adult-oriented literature with works like “Riddley Walker.” This book has been noted as a significant departure from the rest of his literary canon due to its darker tone and challenging language. However, it remains one of Hoban’s most celebrated works, showcasing his talent for creating richly textured worlds filled with complex characters.

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Book: Riddley Walker by Russell Hoban, Thomas Gainsborough style, Russell Hoban, Riddley Walker, dystopian novel, post-apocalyptic future, language evolution, themes of identity and survival, John W. Campbell Memorial Award, imaginative narrative, American author, England, children’s books, The Mouse and His Child, Bedtime for Frances, adult-oriented literature, literary canon, darker tone, challenging language, critical acclaim HD, sharp focus, stunningly beautiful, origami style, paper art, pleated paper, folded, origami art, pleats, cut and fold, centered composition

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verybadimagenegative, bad_prompt_version2-neg, easynegative, FastNegativeV2, noisy, sloppy, messy, grainy, highly detailed, ultra textured, photo, extra eyes, bad eyes, ugly eyes, imperfect eyes, deformed pupils, deformed iris, cross-eyed, poorly drawn face, bad face, fused face, ugly face, worst face, unrealistic skin texture, out of frame, poorly drawn hands, cloned face, double face, blurry, bad quality

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