Two novellas explore Americans abroad facing personal and historical hells with dark humor and sharp satire.
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Two novellas explore Americans abroad facing personal and historical hells with dark humor and sharp satire.
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An "irresistibly readable" pair of novellas skewering Americans abroad--by the New York Times -bestselling author and National Book Award finalist ( The New York Times Book Review ). "In a style that is bold, witty, richly detailed, and suffused with a wry subtlety," Francine Prose offers penetrating portraits of Americans in Europe who have brought all their baggage--ego, ambition, sexual desire--with them ( Elle ). Guided Tours of Hell When the insecure (and rightfully so) playwright Landau tr...
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will contain mild spoilers
Sexual content
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Recurring references to sexual desire and erotic past; not graphically depicted.
Violence & gore
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Brief mentions of historical violence in concentration camp context; not graphic.
Profanity
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Mild profanity or strong language likely present but not highlighted.
Substance use
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No evidence found in available sources.
LGBTQ+ Rep.
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Religious content
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Magic & witchcraft
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Occult / demonology
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Political content
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Themes of contemporary attitudes toward the Holocaust and cultural critique.
Self-harm / suicide
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Abuse & suffering
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Historical suffering tied to Holocaust themes; emotional and psychological struggles.
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