So writes Mark Z. Danielewski in The Familiar, Volume 1: One Rainy Day in May, which turns out to be an apt description for the bookThe Familiar is*a*mind-bending postmodern **vel that follows nine different characters all on, you guessed it, one rainy day in May.*
But it's **t just Danielewski's story that makes The Familiar*so experimental. Each character's perspective is written in a distinct style, with different fonts and page structures, making the **vel a delightfully challenging but visually stunning read.* Read more...