Random Acts of Senseless Violence

Name: Random Acts of Senseless Violence
Brand: Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand
SKU: 9780575132306
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By Jack Womack

Series: S.F. Masterworks

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Random Acts of Senseless Violence by Jack Womack is set in a near-future dystopian New York City that is gradually collapsing into chaos. The story follows twelve-year-old Lola Hart as she documents in her diary the disintegration of her family and society amid rising violence and political instability. As the environment around her becomes ever more hostile, Lola undergoes a transformation in response to the harsh realities she faces.
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You might like this book if you're drawn to dystopian narratives that explore societal collapse through the eyes of a young protagonist. The story vividly portrays a world on the brink of chaos, blending themes of survival, maturation, and social commentary in a gritty urban backdrop. Its unique perspective and speculative elements offer a gripping examination of human nature and the impact of environment on identity.

Random Acts of Senseless Violence

A startling post-cyberpunk thriller from the PHILIP K. DICK AWARD-winning author of ELVISSEY.

A startling post-cyberpunk thriller from the PHILIP K. DICK AWARD-winning author of ELVISSEY.

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It's just a little later than now and Lola Hart is writing her life in a diary. She's a nice middle-class girl on the verge of her teens who schools at the calm end of town.

A normal, happy girl.

But in a disintegrating New York, she is a dying breed. War is breaking out on Long Island, the army boys are flamethrowing the streets, five Presidents have been assassinated in a year. No one notices any more. Soon Lola and her family must move over to the Lower East side - Loisaida - to the Pit and the new language of violence of the streets.

The metamorphosis of the nice Lola Hart into the new model Lola has begun.

Random Acts of Senseless Violence will take you on Lola's profound journey through chaos and transformation.

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Random Acts of Senseless Violence by Jack Womack has been praised for its gripping portrayal of societal breakdown and the journey of a young girl in a dystopian future. Reviewers often highlight the author's skill in depicting a deeply unsettling yet believable world, with a narrative that is both dark and compelling. The unique voice and perspective of the protagonist add depth to the story, making it a poignant and thought-provoking read.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780575132306

Publisher: Orion Publishing Co

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 10 October 2013

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Gollancz

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 19.0mm

Width: 131.0mm

Height: 197.0mm

Weight: 211g

Pages: 240

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About the Author

Jack Womack was born in Kentucky in 1956 but currently lives in New York City. In addition to his writing, he has worked in publicity for a number of major US publishers such as HarperCollins and Orbit. Exploring themes such as urban breakdown, racial tension and class wars, the city of New York plays a large part in the post-Cyberpunk, near-future setting of his novels. He won the 1993 PHILIP K. DICK AWARD with ELVISSEY and has the distinction of being William Gibson's favourite author.