Marimo, Mon Amour
About this book
Marimo, Mon Amour is a work of literary science fiction and magical realism that explores the fragility of existence. When a bureaucratic data collapse triggers a silent quarantine, Zinger Zingiber finds herself erased from official records. This post-apocalyptic scenario forces her into isolation, where she is furloughed from her roles as an asylum specialist and dumpling-maker. With only her pet moss ball, Marimo, for company, she navigates a world suspended in time.
This volume 1 entry in the genre fiction category blends elements of fantasy and political commentary. The narrative examines themes of grief, memory, and the influence of government authority through Zinger's reflections. As the line between dreams and reality blurs, the story focuses on the beauty of ephemeral moments and the struggle to maintain identity during a systemic collapse.