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Sulphuric Acid

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Sulphuric Acid by Amélie Nothomb is a provocative novel set in a dystopian reality show where participants become prisoners in a concentration camp scenario, sparking debates on morality and the voyeurism in media. The intense interactions between captors and captives explore themes of power, humanity, and societal desensitisation. The narrative challenges readers to reflect on the boundaries of entertainment and ethical responsibility.
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You might enjoy this book if you are intrigued by satirical explorations of reality TV and its impact on human nature. It delves into themes of morality, voyeurism, and the consequences of fame, offering a thought-provoking and darkly humorous commentary on contemporary society.

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Sulphuric Acid

A satirical take on reality TV, from the enfant terrible of French literature.

Sulphuric Acid by Amélie Nothomb is a satirical take on reality TV, from the enfant terrible of French literature.

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Tired of traditional reality shows, the television audience wants blood, literally. One day, while out taking a walk in the Jardin des Plantes, Pannonique finds herself piled into a cattle-truck. Suddenly, it seems, anyone can be picked up and hauled off to the studio without a moment's notice.

Sulphuric Acid tells the story of this reality TV death camp which has become the nation's obsession—an amoral spectacle played out through the media. Following the shifting fortunes of Pannonique and her nemesis, it is a blackly funny and shocking satire about the modern predilection for celebrity and reality television.

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Sulphuric Acid by Amélie Nothomb has been praised for offering a unique and provocative journey into the mind of its characters. Descriptions highlight the author's ability to weave satire and social critique within the narrative, leaving readers both entertained and contemplative about the deeper themes presented.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780571234936

Publisher: Faber & Faber

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 03 April 2008

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Faber & Faber

Edition: Main

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 10.0mm

Width: 124.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 118g

Pages: 144

About the Author

Belgian by nationality, Amelie Nothomb was born in Kobe, Japan, and currently lives in Paris. Described in the New York Times as 'slyly outrageous' and by the Financial Times as 'a charming little monster' she is the bestselling author of fifteen novels, translated into thirty languages. Her UK debut, The Book of Proper Names, was published to considerable acclaim in 2004.

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