Super Short Summary

City of Saints and Madmen by Jeff VanderMeer is a collection of interwoven stories set in the fantastical city of Ambergris. The work combines narratives, fictional history, and faux-academic texts, offering readers a complex portrayal of the city and its inhabitants. The book includes tales like "Dradin, In Love" and "The Transformation of Martin Lake," blending dark fantasy and meta-narrative elements.