Reality is merely an illusion, albeit a very persistent one.
Victor Pelevin – The Sacred Book of the Werewolf
Illusion of Reality
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The Sacred Book of the Werewolf by Victor Pelevin is a satirical novel that explores the themes of spirituality and identity through the eyes of a werewolf prostitute named A Hu-li. The story takes place in modern-day Moscow and follows A Hu-li's encounters with various clients, including a corrupt politician and a wealthy businessman, as well as her relationship with a human man named Alexander. Throughout the novel, A Hu-li reflects on her past lives and struggles to understand her true nature as a werewolf. Pelevin uses A Hu-li's experiences to comment on the nature of consciousness and the human condition.