I just finished up listening to the audiobook version of There Is No Antimemetics Division by qntm. Can safely say that I really enjoyed it and would highly recommend. That said, I loved This Is How You Lose The Time War, loaned it to a few people and don’t think any of them finished it.
I came across the book a few months ago via a Bluesky post by Erin Kissane, and put a hold on it at the library. The audiobook loan popped up first. Figured I’d likely end up returning it, since I hadn’t finished one in years, but found myself sucked in. The narration by Rebecca Calder is absolutely brilliant. Also thought that the redacted parts were handled well in this format.
I’ve read a decent amount of sci-fi, but not a ton of horror. My best mental comparison for this book in terms of weirdness, gore and mental exercises, is Embassytown1, by China Miéville. So, if you liked that one, I’d add qntm’s book to your reading (or listening) list for the year.
- Originally had The City & the City in here but misremembered. Seems appropriate. ↩︎