Maps of Our Spectacular Bodies

Mortimer Maddie's debut novel, 'Maps of Our Spectacular Bodies,' delves into the life of Lia, whose precisely balanced family with husband Harry and daughter Iris faces disruption following a sudden diagnosis. As Lia navigates the challenges of her illness, secrets from her past emerge, offering a kaleidoscopic journey through her life—partially narrated by the distinct, malevolent voice of her disease itself.
Why You Should Read?
Experience a unique narrative voice that explores illness from an unparalleled internal perspective.
Discover a compelling family drama intertwined with a coming-of-age story that unearths deeply held secrets.
Engage with a lyrical novel that balances domestic intimacy with epic themes of life, death, and identity.
Read a critically acclaimed debut that offers both profound darkness and unexpected moments of levity.