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The darkly humorous and engrossing Vernon God Little by D.B.C. Pierre is a study
of modern small-town America. The protagonist of this Booker Prize-winning novel, Vernon Gregory Little, must
navigate a series of ridiculous events that result in a media circus and an unbel
ievable trial. Readers experience this roller-coaster trip through Little's imagi
nation. The narrative takes place in the made-up town of Martirio, which is choked by th
e weight of its own deceit and illusions. When Jesus Navarro, Vernon's best friend, executes a horrible act of violence be
fore ending his own life, Vernon, a disturbed and humorous teenager, finds himsel
f in the spotlight. Vernon is soon accused of committing the crime, singled out by the media, and be
ing chased by a tenacious sheriff.
