No Sympathy.

Architectural philosophy; Knowledge base; Hotel rooms; Magic tricks; Basic needs

"No Sympathy" by Eóin Dooley is a somber urban fantasy novel that explores the importance of self-love. The story follows Theo, an unemployed alcoholic who finds himself sleeping on the streets of Berlin before waking up in Shenzhen, China. There, he meets Gabriel, who introduces him to the world of magic accessible only to those who are down-and-out. As Theo learns to control his teleportation abilities and other magical tricks, he begins to question the purpose of his newfound powers. The novel features a fascinating magic system that requires different knowledge bases, and while the story is grim, readers will be captivated by Theo's globe-hopping adventures. [Extracted from the article]