Emily St. John Mandel releases new novel Exit Party

Author Emily St. John Mandel has released a new novel titled ‘Exit Party’, which explores post-apocalyptic themes and parallel universes. The story follows a protagonist named Ari in a version of the United States grappling with the aftermath of a second Civil War.

The narrative utilizes a dual-structure concept: the ‘A side’ features the collapse of the central government in America, while the ‘B side’ depicts a parallel universe that functions as a surveillance state. Both worlds are linked by the presence of a sought-after painting.

Mandel discusses how the fractured political landscape and the concept of two entities occupying the same geographical space influenced the setting of the book. The novel examines themes of time, multiple lives, and the consequences of state power.