Overview
- Teju Cole's new book "Tremor" uses fiction, essays, and images to examine trauma, identity, and consolation.
- The nonlinear novel echoes W.G. Sebald's style and pays homage to Italo Calvino's interconnected narratives.
- "Tremor" protagonist Tunde reflects on colonial violence, art history, and the erasure of identities.
- The novel includes perspectives from 24 diverse inhabitants of Lagos.
- Reviews praise Cole's literary skills in weaving together various forms and themes.