...they shared a suspicion that the world might prove, in the end, to have been either a mirage or a particularly elaborate hoax.
The characters in Emily St. John Mandel's "Last Night in Montreal" grapple with a pervasive sense of disillusionment and uncertainty about reality. They entertain the idea that their experiences have been manipulated or are simply illusions, reflecting a deeper existential crisis. This skepticism shapes their interactions and decisions, as they navigate a world where the lines between truth and deception are blurred.
The quote, ...they shared a suspicion that the world...