The Absurdity of Connection in a Hyperconnected World Christian Kracht's latest novel, Air, weaves together two narratives from disparate eras: one set in the present day, where an interior designer named Paul undertakes a surreal mission to paint a data centre white; and another, medieval fantasy tale of survival and escape.
At first glance, this juxtaposition may seem jarring – but Kracht's intentions are far more nuanced.
The tension between these two tales serves as a metaphor for our era's addiction to novelty and instant gratification.