Updike, John

Terrorist

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ISBN 13:
9780141027845
author:
Updike, John
format:
Paperback
publisher:
Penguin
language:
English
Publication Year:
2007
Pages:
320
Dimensions:
129mm X 198mm
Genre:
Modern fiction
Condition:
New
Availability:
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£10.70

Description

Terrorist by John Updike is a thought-provoking novel that explores one of America's most pressing concerns: the threat of Islamist terror from within.

Set in contemporary New Jersey, this book follows a young man's journey from radicalism to fundamentalism to terrorism, against the backdrop of a fraying urban landscape and an increasingly fragmented community. Through beautiful prose, Updike dramatizes the logic of the fundamentalist terrorist while also suggesting ways in which we can counter it.

With its nuanced exploration of this complex issue, Terrorist offers a compelling and thought-provoking read for anyone interested in contemporary issues and social commentary.

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