“Darkmans” by Nicola Barker

β€œDarkmans” by Nicola Barker is a sprawling, experimental novel set in the fictional town of…

“Nights at the Circus” by Angela Carter

“Nights at the Circus” is Angela Carter’s fourth novel, published in 1984. It blends magical…

“Our Lady of Assassins” by Fernando Vallejo

“Our Lady of Assassins” is a novel by Colombian writer Fernando Vallejo, published in 1992.…

“The Time of the Hero” by Mario Vargas Llosa

1. “The Time of the Hero” (Spanish: “La Ciudad y los Perros”) is a semi-autobiographical…