What is the author's style in In a Strange Room by Damon Galgut?

The overall tone of "In a Strange Room," is dark and morose. Damon, the main character throughout the three sections of the book, is an unhappy man who finds life bearable only when he is on the move. In the book, the South African national travels extensively throughout Africa, Europe, and India. The author, Damon Galgut, portrays Damon as an introspective individual who lacks self-worth and the ability to connect on an intimate level with another person. The reader is privy to the personal thoughts of Damon who lacks the ability to develop a deep relationship with anyone.