A satirical novel by Jules Feiffer exploring complex relationships and personal struggles.
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A satirical novel by Jules Feiffer exploring complex relationships and personal struggles.
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Jules Feiffer's first satirical novel, Harry, the Rat With Women, follows the humorous, existential rise and fall of a narcissistic lothario from influential high-society hanger-on to suicidal cipher. Feiffer's brilliant modern fable comments less on the anomie of narcissism and more on the insecure desire of the world to find a charismatic messiah. Originally published in 1963, the book is a typically scathing tour de force, a wry, hilarious commentary on the American public's seemingly endless...
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Sexual content
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Frequent romantic and sexual themes central to the story; explicitness likely moderate to high.
Violence & gore
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Profanity
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Moderate use of strong language expected in satirical context.
Substance use
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Minor references to alcohol or drugs possible in social settings.
LGBTQ+ Rep.
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Religious content
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Magic & witchcraft
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No fantasy magic or witchcraft depicted.
Occult / demonology
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No real-world occult content depicted.
Political content
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Moderate social satire targeting gender roles and cultural norms.
Self-harm / suicide
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Abuse & suffering
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Minor themes of emotional conflict or coercion possible in relationships.
Other
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