Escape from Oblivia by Brian Kindall

Escape from Oblivia is Brian Kindall's latest novel, part adventure story, part midlife crisis, and part allegory. Unlike his previous works, this book is set decidedly in modern times, giving Kindall the opportunity to examine masculinity and the tropes of manliness in literature. If you were born any time during the 20th century, then you would be aware of these tropes from macho adventure books, comic books, action movies, and the like; they were prevalent across all media. These tropes have been long overdue for a reckoning and Kindall is the man up for the task.