Though confusing at times, the literary style of this novel is entertainingly unique and can be fun to decipher. The line between true facts and false fantasies is a fine one in this story. Because Niko can see the future and also seems to possess a highly active imagination, it is hard to tell what is actually happening in the novel and what isn't. Much like House of Spirits, the plot moves along completely careless of both time or place. With all of these disassociation elements, it almost seems as though the entire story is one big, imaginative hallucination.
But maybe this is the feel Gatore was purposely aiming for? To live through such a horrendous moment in history, with so much unnecessary death and destruction, the world might have begun to feel entirely unreal. Instead, this post-tragedy existence may feel distant, confusing, and unfamiliar - much like the vibes from The Past Ahead.
Edit - Replied to Rachael Gregson and Osten Belew.
But maybe this is the feel Gatore was purposely aiming for? To live through such a horrendous moment in history, with so much unnecessary death and destruction, the world might have begun to feel entirely unreal. Instead, this post-tragedy existence may feel distant, confusing, and unfamiliar - much like the vibes from The Past Ahead.
Edit - Replied to Rachael Gregson and Osten Belew.
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