Maps of Our Spectacular Bodies

Mortimer’s debut is a stylistically daring novel that follows a woman living with terminal illness while blending poetry, typography, and shifting perspectives. The narrative unfolds both in her external world and inside her body, where illness itself becomes a voice. Mortimer explores family, identity, and memory with tenderness and imaginative flair. Her experimental form enhances rather than distracts, creating a visceral reading experience. It is heartbreaking yet full of life, offering a meditation on mortality that feels intimate and expansive. A luminous, daring work.