Brygge-den-Döda

Brygge-den-Döda

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Mystery Science Fiction
Format Paperback
Pages 124
Language Swedish
Published Jan 1, 2014
Publisher Ckm Forlag
ISBN-10 9170401098
ISBN-13 9789170401091
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Hugues Vane finds himself drawn to the decaying beauty of Bruges, a city steeped in a haunting charm. As he wanders through its narrow alleys, he discovers a landscape that reflects his own inner turmoil—a place where the past looms large and the whispers of history linger. The ghostly presence of the city's architecture feels almost sentient, creating an unsettling yet fascinating backdrop for his introspective journey.

The city is depicted as a character in itself, with its crumbling facades and misty canals providing a melancholic resonance to Hugues’s search for meaning. As he meanders through Bruges, memories and emotions collide, revealing the inescapable ties between his life and the city’s grandeur, now faded and forlorn. With each step, he grapples with themes of loss, memory, and the inexorable passage of time.

Hugues encounters various figures from his past, their interactions blurring the lines between reality and the ethereal. These meetings force him to confront his own regrets and desires, while the city's melancholic atmosphere serves as a catalyst for his transformation. The shifting ambiance hints at the connections between personal pain and the collective sorrow of a city that bears witness to centuries of history.

In this mystical setting, the narrative weaves a tapestry of emotional depth and philosophical reflection. Ultimately, Hugues’s odyssey through Bruges becomes a profound exploration of identity, leaving readers to ponder the echoes of their own past and the memories that shape them. The journey through this spectral city is as much about discovering Bruges as it is about uncovering the layers of one’s own soul.

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