May 12, 2023 04:17 PM
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The darkly funny and satirical book "Vernon God Little" by DBC Pierre examines American culture of violence, media sensationalism, and the death sentence.
The narrative centres on the title character, a young man from a tiny Texas town who turns out to be the main suspect in a shooting that claims the lives of 16 people.
The incisive, humorous, and even vulgar writing style of Pierre stands in stark contrast to the seriousness of the subject.
The book is a critique of the unjust legal system, the slanted media, and the social pressure to fit in.
Vernon is a likeable and accessible protagonist who moves through a world of deceit and corruption with a combination of resiliency and hopelessness.
Equally well-developed are the supporting characters, with each
