Bruce Wagner
Dead Stars
- ISBN 13:
- 9780142196878
- author:
- Bruce Wagner
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Plume Books
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2013
- Pages:
- 656
- Dimensions:
- 138mm X 213mm
- Genre:
- Fiction, Fiction Subjects
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 5 working days
Description
Dead Stars is a novel about people who are struggling to find their place in a rapidly changing world. From a young breast cancer survivor to a teenager auditioning for a porn film, and from a photographer trying to hold onto her artistic vision to an actor searching for meaning, this book explores the complexities of modern life.
Set against the backdrop of celebrity culture and social media, Dead Stars is a satire that critiques our obsession with reality TV and the disposable nature of narrative. With its vivid characters and insightful commentary on contemporary society, this novel offers a thought-provoking exploration of what it means to be human in today's world.
Written by Bruce Wagner, Dead Stars is a lavish and remarkable translation of the national zeitgeist, capturing the essence of our times with wit and intelligence. This is a book that will appeal to anyone interested in exploring the complexities of modern life through fiction.