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Vacuum in the Dark

FROM THE AUTHOR OF BIG SWISS
By Jen Beagin
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Vacuum in the Dark by Jen Beagin delves into the quirky and tumultuous life of Mona, a 26-year-old house cleaner in Taos, New Mexico. As she navigates complex relationships and peculiar clients, Mona reflects on her past and her journey toward self-discovery. The novel blends dark humour with profound insights, painting a vivid portrait of personal growth amidst life's chaos.
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You might enjoy this book if you're drawn to offbeat humour and flawed, quirky characters navigating their chaotic lives. Set in the desert, it weaves together the protagonist's existential musings with sharp wit, making it an engaging read for those who appreciate a mix of dark comedy and heartfelt moments.

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From the Whiting Award-winning author ofย Pretend Iโ€™m Deadย comes a new hilarious, edgy, and brilliant one-of-a kind novel, for fans of Sally Rooney and Joshua Ferrisย 

From the Whiting Award-winning author ofย Pretend Iโ€™m Deadย comes a new hilarious, edgy, and brilliant one-of-a kind novel, for fans of Sally Rooney and Joshua Ferris

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Vacuum in the Dark by Jen Beagin was shortlisted for the Bollinger Everyman Wodehouse Prize for Comic Fiction.

From the Whiting Award-winning author of Pretend Iโ€™m Dead comes a new hilarious, edgy, and brilliant one-of-a-kind novel, perfect for fans of Sally Rooney and Joshua Ferris.

Mona is twenty-six, working as a cleaner and looking for a fresh start in Taos, New Mexico. She moved there mainly to escape from a bad break-up with a junkie named Mr. Disgusting (donโ€™t ask). However, her fresh start hasnโ€™t gone as smoothly as she expected, not least because sheโ€™s found herself another bad boyfriend. This one she calls Dark, and itโ€™s complicated: he happens to be married to one of Monaโ€™s clients.

Mona soon realises that neither her relationships nor her past traumas can be easily left behind. In an attempt to get over her heartbreak, she winds up on an eccentric, moving, and hilarious journey that takes her back to her own beginnings.

A constantly surprising, laugh-out-loud funny novel about an utterly original, quirky, and unforgettable heroine, Vacuum in the Dark is an astonishing read from one of the freshest voices in fiction today.

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The novel is noted for its humour and engaging narrative, with Mona, the main character, being described as both intriguing and relatable. Jen Beagin's writing is praised for its dark comedy and sharp, witty prose. Critics highlight the book's blend of the eccentric and the poignant, making it both an entertaining and thought-provoking read.

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ISBN: 9781786077356

Publisher: Oneworld Publications

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 13 February 2020

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Oneworld Publications

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 18.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 250g

Pages: 240

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About the Author

Jen Beagin holds an MFA in creative writing from the University of California, Irvine, and has published stories in Juked and Faultline, among other journals and literary magazines. She lives in New York.

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