The Book of Dave
by Will Self · first published 2006
4mentions
3recommended by
3HN commenters
2010–2024first – last mentioned
100% recommend
Affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.
…to pass a test called The Knowledge (refs below) which means they are able to figure out the best route to anywhere in London on the fly. HNers who are into Sci-Fi ought to check out Will Self's "The Book of Dave", which is funny, brilliant, and (in large part) about a future post-apocalyptic society which makes a religion of "The Knowledge."
on “UberCab Ordered to Cease And Desist” ↗A similar premise underlies the amazing "Book of Dave" by Will Self. The book has two parallel time streams, one involving a London taxi driver in the present day and then one in the far future in which some writings of his have become the basis for a Taliban-like…
on “A sorceress’ kit was discovered in the ashes of Pompeii (2019)” ↗My favourite book. Feersum Enjinn is, I think, a tribute. Also see The Book Of Dave, although it's no match for Riddley.
on “Ergodic Literature” ↗…The descriptions are incredibly precise and totally accurate. Likewise people walk through Dublin visiting the exact scenes depicted in "Ulysses". Another example (slightly obscure) from London is "The Book of Dave" by Will Self, which is partly set in a post-apocalyptic future. The geography is very thoughtfully handled, but in this future the Thames has flooded and lots of London is underwater. Part of the fun…