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A Storm Of Wings by M. John Harrison

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In A Storm Of Wings, did you enjoy ...

... intricate, symbolic worldbuilding and a dreamlike sense of place?

Engine Summer by John Crowley

If you loved the evocative, surreal landscapes and the deep sense of otherness in A Storm Of Wings, you'll be drawn into the lushly imagined, post-human world of Engine Summer. Crowley crafts a civilization both familiar and utterly alien, much like Harrison’s Viriconium, inviting you to lose yourself in its mysteries and layered meanings.

... the unsettling exploration of alien phenomena and their impact on humanity?

Roadside Picnic by Arkady and Boris Strugatsky

If the cryptic, almost incomprehensible presence of the alien insects in A Storm Of Wings fascinated you, Roadside Picnic will grip you with its depiction of the Zone—a place shaped by an unknowable alien visitation, where human logic and meaning break down. Like Harrison, the Strugatskys evoke a sense of cosmic indifference and psychological unease.

... morally ambiguous protagonists navigating chaotic worlds?

The Stars My Destination by Alfred Bester

If you were intrigued by the ambiguous ethics and driven, sometimes destructive characters in A Storm Of Wings, you'll find Gully Foyle’s single-minded, ruthless journey in The Stars My Destination equally compelling. Both novels offer anti-heroes thrown into turbulent, unpredictable worlds where morality is a shifting landscape.

... philosophical reflections woven through surreal fantasy?

Viriconium by M. John Harrison

If the haunting, philosophical undertones and meditation on perception and reality in A Storm Of Wings spoke to you, Viriconium will offer a further immersion into Harrison's unique blend of philosophical inquiry and fantastical imagery. The stories in this collection push even deeper into questions of identity, meaning, and the nature of existence.

... multi-layered narrative with symbolic and allegorical depth?

The Book of the New Sun: Shadow & Claw by Gene Wolfe

If you appreciated how A Storm Of Wings layered its story with mythic resonance and allegorical mystery, The Book of the New Sun will envelop you in its labyrinthine plot, lush symbolism, and enigmatic protagonist Severian. Wolfe’s series is renowned for its secret codes and hidden meanings, rewarding careful readers with new insights at every turn.

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