Description
Nunquam by Lawrence Durrell is the darkly imaginative sequel to Tunc and the concluding novel in The Revolt of Aphrodite duology. Blending speculative fiction, philosophical enquiry, and dystopian themes, this literary novel continues the story of Felix Charlock, a brilliant yet troubled inventor drawn once again into the sinister dealings of the international corporation, Merlin. As part of a disturbing new assignment, Felix is tasked with using his scientific genius to create a living replica of his lost love, Iolanthe.
Set in a shadowy, near-futuristic world where technology, desire, and morality collide, Nunquam explores the unsettling consequences of scientific ambition unchecked by conscience. Felix’s obsession with resurrecting the past leads him deeper into a corporate labyrinth where personal freedom and identity are at risk of being extinguished. As his work progresses, Felix must confront the devastating possibility that the very forces that empower him might ultimately destroy him.
Originally published in 1970, Nunquam is a thought-provoking and unsettling novel for readers who enjoy dystopian fiction, philosophical thrillers, and morally complex characters. It’s an absorbing, cerebral work that will appeal to fans of Aldous Huxley and J.G. Ballard.
