Nothomb, Amelie
Sulphuric Acid
- ISBN 13:
- 9780571234936
- author:
- Nothomb, Amelie
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Faber & Faber
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2008
- Pages:
- 144
- Dimensions:
- 125mm X 200mm
- Genre:
- Modern fiction
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Sulphuric Acid is a darkly comedic novel that explores the twisted world of reality TV and its impact on those involved. In this gripping tale, the lines between entertainment and exploitation are blurred as we follow the complex relationships between contestants and their captors.
The story centers around Pannonique and her nemesis, Zdena, a guard with a seemingly unyielding grip on the reality TV death camp that has become the nation's obsession. As the narrative unfolds, the shifting fortunes of these characters are revealed, exposing the harsh realities of life in this amoral spectacle.
This thought-provoking novel raises important questions about the nature of entertainment and its effects on human behavior, making it a compelling read for those interested in literary fiction and humorous storytelling.