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Perennial (1995), Paperback, 176 pages
Description
Reminiscent of such arresting works as Generation X and Shampoo Planet, this first novel offers a compelling portrait of a charming young psychotic.
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LibraryThing member LouisMaistros
I loved this weird little book. A strange question is asked here: What if a compassionate animal lover was also a sociopath? The search for an answer to this plumbs deeply into the darker side of the human condition. The story is told with humor and sensitivity, but also unflinching frankness.
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Pluto is not quite right in the head, and in a big way -- but is the reader much better? A very enjoyable and profoundly dark reading experience, highly recommended by me. Show Less
LibraryThing member whitewavedarling
This is a well-done disturbing read, and something worth exploring. Yet, for me, it was a very difficult read. There's a lot here about animal cruelty and animal death, and while it's necessary and here for a purpose, it wasn't at all what I expected. With that warning in mind, I recommend the book
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as a literary jaunt into a unique yet believable character's mind. Depending on the material, I'm sure to read this author in the future. Without a doubt, her prose is unique, exotic, and page-turning. The book was difficult for me for the earlier mentioned reason, but I'm still glad I got around to it and explored. It certainly got me thinking. Show Less
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Original publication date
1993
Physical description
176 p.; 6 inches
ISBN
0060926279 / 9780060926274