Surrogate City by Hugo Hamilton is a compelling exploration of identity and belonging set against the backdrop of a divided Berlin. Through richly drawn characters and vivid storytelling, Hamilton captures the complexities of life in a city marked by political and cultural fractures. The novel weaves themes of displacement, memory, and the search for connection, offering readers a poignant meditation on what it means to find a home in a surrogate place. Hamilton’s narrative skill creates an immersive experience that resonates with universal questions about family and self-discovery.
Surrogate City by Hugo Hamilton is a compelling exploration of identity and belonging set against the backdrop of a divided Berlin. Through richly drawn characters and vivid storytelling, Hamilton captures the complexities of life in a city marked by political and cultural fractures. The novel weaves themes of displacement, memory, and the search for connection, offering readers a poignant meditation on what it means to find a home in a surrogate place. Hamilton’s narrative skill creates an immersive experience that resonates with universal questions about family and self-discovery.
Faber & Faber 1990 first page inside book has top right corner cut otherwise in very good condition, dustjacket and copy/text slight foxing but otherwise good, clean copy
