What if the future isn’t malfunctioning... it’s unfolding exactly as predicted?
Talia spends her days untangling the strange objects produced by Mimeographs, machines that seem to know more about their owners than they should. But when one of them prints an anomaly that can’t be explained, her entire world begins to collapse. Faced with the incomprehensible, Talia must confront the possibility that the Mimes aren’t malfunctioning at all. They’re evolving.
Mimeograph is a haunting tale of unravelling, desire colliding with dread, and a future that may already be written.
What did I think?
I really enjoyed reading Mimeograph and I was surprised to learn that the author is Swedish as her English is word perfect. It's a short novella at 61 pages long, which makes it perfect for reading in one sitting and also great for reading again to re-experience this unusual story.
Just re-reading the first line gives me goosebumps and sets the scene for the story that is about to unfold. I'm not going to share the line or the plot in my review as it will spoil it for others but it's certainly a highly original idea that will provoke lively debate. I think it would be a wonderful book for book clubs to discuss.
Mind-bending and thought-provoking, Mimeograph is an unforgettable book that stays with you long after turning the final page. The L'il Factory hardback is a stunning edition that is as mesmerising inside as out. A very highly recommended read.
I received a gifted hardback from Literally PR for the Online Book Review Tour and this is my honest and unbiased opinion.
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About the author:
Eira A. Ekre is a Swedish writer and narrative designer who has worked in the game and tech industry since the early 2010s. She runs the studio Might & Delight, whose cozy adventure Twinkleby launches in September 2025. Her award-winning YA audio drama Klara, färdiga..., created with the Swedish Civil Contingencies Agency, was named “Podcast of the Year” and distributed to teens across Sweden.
Ekre’s work blends the fantastical with the everyday to explore identity, art and technology. She writes in both English and Swedish and teaches narrative design nationwide.
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