"Vernon God Little" is a book by DBC Pier that tells the story of the aftermath of a school shooting in a small Texas town. The story revolves around a teenage boy, Vernon, who is made an accused in that shooting. He then has to live in a world of media pressure, travel and unreliable adults. The book, with the sharp and lively writing of DBC Pier, tries to touch upon the quirks of modern society and the intricacies of human behaviour. The book explores issues such as justice, innocence and the influence of the media. If you like dark themes and unoriginal stories, then this might be the book for you.
