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Vernon God Little

By DBC Pierre
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In Vernon God Little by DBC Pierre, a Texas teen named Vernon Gregory Little finds himself wrongfully accused of a high school shooting. As the media frenzy intensifies, Vernon embarks on a journey to prove his innocence, leading to a satirical exploration of American culture and justice. The novel combines dark humour with biting social commentary.
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This book may appeal to you if you enjoy satirical narratives that explore themes of media influence and societal dysfunction, presented with dark humour and a unique narrative voice. Set against a backdrop of small-town America, it offers a sharp and biting exploration of adolescence amid chaos, making it a compelling read for those interested in thought-provoking and unconventional storytelling.

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Winner of the Man Booker Prize 2003: Fifteen-year-old Vernon Gregory Little is in trouble, and it has something to do with the recent massacre of 16 students at his high school ...

Vernon God Little by DBC Pierre - winner of the Man Booker Prize and the Whitbread First Novel Prize in 2003 - is a controversial and astonishing reminder that desperate times throw up the unlikeliest of heroes.

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News of the tragedy serves as an open invitation to the media, and soon the quirky backwater of Martirio is flooded with wannabe CNN hacks, all too keen to lay the blame for the killings at Vernon's feet.

Eulalio Ledesma, in particular, sniffs out his opportunity to make good at Vernon's expense, and soon Vernon finds himself drawn into a series of increasingly bizarre (to say nothing of life-threatening) circumstances.

Eventually, with the LSD safely deposited and diluted in the ginseng, he succumbs to the workings of Fate and takes off for Mexico and a date—or so he hopes—with the divine Taylor.

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Vernon God Little by DBC Pierre is often lauded for its dark humour and sharp critique of American society, particularly its treatment of media and justice. Many reviewers appreciate the book's witty, satirical tone and Pierre's ability to create a gripping narrative with a distinctive voice. While some readers find the novel's humour and themes challenging, others praise its originality and compelling protagonist.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780571215164

Publisher: Faber & Faber

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 20 January 2003

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Faber & Faber

Edition: Main - Re-issue

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 18.0mm

Width: 130.0mm

Height: 197.0mm

Weight: 231g

Pages: 288

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About the Author

DBC Pierre was born in Reynella, South Australia. He was raised in Mexico between the ages of seven and twenty-three, although he has also travelled extensively. DBC Pierre has worked as a designer and cartoonist, and currently lives in County Leitrim, Ireland. Vernon God Little, his first novel, won the 2003 Bollinger Everyman Woodhouse Award, the Whitbread Prize for Best First Novel, and the 2003 Man Booker Prize. He is the author of Ludmila's Broken English (2006) and Lights Out in Wonderland.

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