Lit Hub Daily: September 29, 2026
Hernan Diaz explains why his new novel isn’t a dystopia: “Similar to Diaz’s debut In the Distance, his new work can feel like social theory masquerading as old school adventure. This is by design.” | Lit Hub In Conversation What
In 1909, Franz Kafka's short story "The Aeroplanes at Brescia" made its debut in the pages of the Prague newspaper Bohemia. Today, Hernan Diaz, whose new novel is on the scene, explains that his work is different from a dystopian narrative. Diaz finds similarities between his debut and In the Distance, describing his novel as social theory disguised as classic adventure.
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