Vurt

I was not sure what to expect from Vurt from the beginning, but it was a very engaging and creative novel. It was also particularly fun as an audiobook, so I would recommend that format. The story concerns Scribble's efforts to rescue his sister from the alternate reality of a yellow Vurt feather, as well as his own desires to escape pain through various means (such as drugs). The world and the fictional drugs were really interesting, and Scribble's journey was emotional and compelling. I can see why this debut novel received award attention, and I expect I will read more of Noon's work in the future.

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