I, somehow, simultaneously have no idea what I just read, yet know exactly what I just read. Like if I were also imbued with deadly radiation, I too would just wander the streets looking for the source while also slowly becoming aware of a (potentially evil?) organization who is interested in (maybe alien?) tech.

Anyway, it has some real VanderMeer vibes with the maybe, not so maybe, one liner about possibly aliens but no actual proof. Almost feels like a prequel. . . unless. . .  👀