An inimitably strange plunge into the lives of an odd quartet in Nashville, Apothecary: A Tale of Two Cities (Mas o Menos) by Josh Long is genre-bending, baffling, and refreshingly original. Breaking traditional literary rules, as well as the fourth wall, this novel is experimental and ambitious, overflowing with insightful observations about the human condition, sharply witty dialogue, and effortless thematic weaving. While the structure would be a challenge for any author, the stories within stories make the reading experience an addictive pleasure. Fierce, bizarre, and intimate all at once, Apothecary is a richly crafted and thoroughly unique offering from a strong contemporary voice.
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