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Basket of Deplorables

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Basket of Deplorables by Tom Rachman is a collection of stories that navigates the complexities of contemporary America. Through various characters, the book explores themes of identity, ambition, and societal divides, offering a sharp, often humorous, glimpse into personal and political tensions. Each tale provides insight into the human condition with wit and depth, painting a vivid portrait of modern life.
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You might enjoy this book if you are intrigued by satirical and poignant explorations of contemporary socio-political dynamics. With a series of interconnected stories told through diverse and unique perspectives, it offers a sharp, witty narrative that examines the quirks and complexities of human nature in modern society.

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Basket of Deplorables

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A Manhattan party on election night. Liberal media types gather with big grins and high-end canapés to watch the Trump-Clinton results come in, expecting a smooth victory for Hillary. As the outcome shifts and they descend into panic, the host stands abruptly before her guests, confessing a shocking crime of years before.

What follows is a series of witty, cutting, addictive tales of Trump times, portraying Democrats and Republicans in a divided America, from powerful to powerless, angry to thwarted. From a Starbucks barista who dreams of making it onstage, to a couple whose online date goes bitterly awry, to a charmingly wicked US businessman living undercover in rural Italy.

Basket of Deplorables is a timely take on the craziness of today—almost-true fiction for a post-truth world.

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Basket of Deplorables is a darkly humorous and timely collection that delves into political themes. It appeals to readers who enjoy fiction infused with politics and is comparable to shows like Veep and Black Mirror.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781925603132

Publisher: Text Publishing

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 28 August 2017

Country: Australia

Imprint: The Text Publishing Company

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 0g

Pages: 160

About the Author

Tom Rachman is the author of two novels, The Rise and Fall of Great Powers (2014) and The Imperfectionists (2010), an international bestseller that has been translated into 25 languages. Rachman, who was born in London in 1974 and raised in Vancouver, joined the Associated Press in New York and has worked as an AP correspondent in Rome and for the International Herald Tribune in Paris. His writing has appeared widely including in the New York Times and the New Statesman. He lives in London.

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