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most obvious example of these abstract spaces is the metalevel created by the writer who is writing
a story inside the novel. One space that is very important in the novel is the virtual space, where
Danny spends most of his time. Danny seems to be completely attached to his portable wi-fi
connection, and his world almost falls apart when he loses it. Danny's online life is self-created, but
at the same time vulnerable and transient. Immediately after losing his wi-fi device, he loses a part
of this world he has become addicted to. This said, the metalevel running throughout the novel and
Danny's virtual world are two examples of the more abstract spaces a postmodern novel can create.
Danny lives in his virtual space through his mobile phone and wi-fi connection, and the
sound of his phone connecting is enough to calm him down and make him feel like he is connected
to the outside world. This connection is explained in the novel as follows: ”He was hearing
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