Christian Kracht's 'Air' Explores Aging, Aesthetics, and Existential Longing

The Swiss author’s latest novel blends melancholy, fantasy, and sharp cultural critique set in a remote northern archipelago.

Christian Kracht’s new novel 'Air' delves into themes of aging, disappearance, and the superficiality of modern aesthetics.
The story is set on an island group between the Hebrides and Norway, blending a lifestyle-focused narrative with elements of science fiction and fantasy.
The protagonist, an interior designer, grapples with existential questions through meticulous attention to detail and aesthetic choices.
'Air' reflects Kracht’s signature style of layering surface-level observations with deeper philosophical and mystical undercurrents.
Critics praise the novel as a compelling and enigmatic exploration of contemporary life and its discontents.