Come Join Our Disease

Name: Come Join Our Disease
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SKU: 9780571360093
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Shortlisted for The Gordon Burn Prize 2021

By Sam Byers

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Come Join Our Disease by Sam Byers is a thought-provoking exploration of digital disruption and societal decay. It revolves around a central character who grapples with the pressures of the modern world, eventually encountering a group that challenges societal norms. The novel delves into themes of technology's impact on humanity, identity, and the collective struggle for freedom and authenticity.
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This book may appeal to you if you enjoy exploring themes of social discontent and the fight against conformity in a dystopian setting. It offers a sharp critique of contemporary society, delving into the chaos and challenges of modern living, making it a thought-provoking read for those interested in societal issues and human resilience.

Come Join Our Disease

Why be healthy when the world is so sick? From the author of Perfidious Albion, a darkly comic and profoundly affecting novel about resistance, radicalism and redemption.

Why be healthy when the world is so sick? From the author of Perfidious Albion, a darkly comic and profoundly affecting novel about resistance, radicalism and redemption.

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The new novel from the author of Perfidious Albion - a darkly comic and profoundly affecting novel about resistance, radicalism, and redemption.

Maya is homeless. When her site is razed by ruthless authorities, she's detained. But then, Maya is given a lifeline; a chance to re-enter society again. A tech company - angling to raise its philanthropic profile - offers her a job and a flat. There's one caveat: Maya must document her inspiring progress on Instagram to show that anyone can be productive; perfect.

Yet Maya realises that sickness is a kind of revolution. With other outcasts, Maya starts a movement: billboards promoting wellness are defaced all over London and her media feed is flooded with obscene, filthy images. Suddenly, questions arise about the forces unleashed: liberation and madness, protest and anarchy, rebellion and chaos.

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Come Join Our Disease by Sam Byers has garnered significant acclaim for its bold and exceptional narrative, being described as unforgettable and outstanding. Critics appreciate its enthralling nature and blistering critique of contemporary life. The author's mastery of tone and keen psychological insight solidify his reputation as a leading novelist of his time.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780571360093

Publisher: Faber & Faber

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 17 March 2022

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Faber & Faber

Edition: Main

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 22.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 304g

Pages: 368

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Education & Reference Fiction General Fiction Literary Fiction Sam Byers

About the Author

Sam Byers' writing has appeared in Granta, the New York Times and the Times Literary Supplement. His debut novel, Idiopathy, was shortlisted for the Costa First Novel Prize, longlisted for the Desmond Elliott Prize and the winner of a Betty Trask Award. His second novel, Perfidious Albion was longlisted for the RSL Ondaatje Prize and the Orwell Prize for Political Fiction, and shortlisted for the Encore Prize.