Ian Orti Book order

Ian Orti is a Canadian writer whose works are characterized by a dreamlike atmosphere and absurdity. His texts, often described as unique and unclassifiable, blend profound philosophy with playful language dense with poetic qualities. Orti masterfully employs form and imagery, crafting narratives that are unsettlingly dark yet captivating. His writing explores meaning within often bizarre and surreal worlds, where the lines between reality and fiction blur, and linear time loses its significance.

2024
Syringa
100 pages
4 hours of reading
Set against the backdrop of New Year's Eve in Berlin, this literary thriller weaves a complex narrative of a decades-long love affair recounted by an ex-journalist facing imminent assassination. As he reflects on the doomed relationship, the story intertwines with that of Hissel, an AWOL German soldier tasked with eliminating those linked to the woman's mysterious disappearance. With time running out, the characters confront their pasts, leading to moments of atonement and violent retribution, all while the tension builds toward a critical climax.

Syringa