S. Hardcover – October 29, 2013

S. is an experimental novel by J.J. Abrams and Doug Dorst, published in 2013. It tells the story of Ship of Theseus, a fictional novel written by the equally fictional V.M. Straka, and the two college students who try to unravel the author's identity and the story's mystery through the notes and scribblings they pass back and forth in the margins of the book. It is an ambitious book project that combines multiple narratives and media - a novel, annotations, letters, postcards, maps, and clues - all packaged together in a slipcase to create an immersive reading experience. This is not a book for everyone. It requires a certain level of patience, curiosity, and willingness to engage with the material beyond the surface level. It demands active participation from the reader who has to navigate through multiple layers of text and subtext, decipher handwriting and codes, and piece together clues scattered throughout the book to make sense of the story. It is a book that rewards re-reading and further exploration, and it is best enjoyed when you take your time with it, savouring every detail, and embracing the mystery. Overall, S. is an interesting and unique book that pushes the boundaries of what a novel can be. It is an ambitious and admirable literary project that will captivate and challenge readers who are looking for something different.