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Vernon God Little: A 21st Century Comedy in the Presence of Death (Man Booker Prize)
Vernon God Little A 21st Century Comedy in the Presence of Death - Man Booker Prize
Author: D. B. C. Pierre
In the town jail of Martirio, Texas — under the terrifying care of the dynastic Gurie family, and wearing only his New Jack trainers and underpants — fifteen-year-old Vernon Little is in trouble. His friend has just blown away sixteen of his classmates before turning the gun on himself. And Vernon has become the focus of the whole town...  more »
ISBN-13: 9781841954608
ISBN-10: 1841954608
Publication Date: 10/2003
Pages: 288
Rating:
  • Currently 3.3/5 Stars.
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3.3 stars, based on 26 ratings
Publisher: Canongate Books
Book Type: Hardcover
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Fun read. Kind of a surprising winner of the Booker Prize!
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This satirical look at crime and punishment, the media and the American culture is interesting, but I found it hard to read.
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