In the exciting new novel by author Arkadeen Brown, “Immer, Zlaz” dives deep into the personal life of an eccentric science-fiction genius. Set in a large metropolitan area in the United States, the story follows the protagonist Zlaz, a narcoleptic and tech darling, through his day-to-day life as he struggles to manage his physical and mental health issues as well as grow his professional career.
At the beginning of the novel, we meet Zlaz as a man who is trying to have a normal life in the midst of managing his medical struggles. Despite the constant fatigue and exhaustion that comes with his narcolepsy, Zlaz churns out novels and scripts at an astonishing rate. His success has earned him fame, though Zlaz can rarely be seen outside his home or office. His home consists of a run-down apartment and his office is his bedroom.
The novel goes on to explore how difficult it can be to manage the physical and mental demands of being a genius and succeed in the professional world. As we follow Zlaz, we discover how his condition affects his social relationships, his decisions, and his potential to find true love. Though he enters relationships with a few women, none of them are able to stick around in the face of the chaos his life is filled with. Throughout the book, we feel the pain and frustration of a man at war with his own body.
The novel does have a ray of hope in the end as Zlaz manages to reclaim his life, in a sense. He finds a new way to live and work, fully accepting his condition, as well as the help he needs from doctors, family and friends. In a way, this book is an inspiring journey of personal discovery, a triumph of the human spirit.
“Immer, Zlaz” is a moving and insightful exploration of the world of a science-fiction genius. With an honest, emotional look at the struggles he faces, this novel serves as a reminder to us all that even the most brilliant minds can struggle with the demands of life.