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A graphic designer navigates a twisted 1960s ad agency world, facing moral dilemmas and dark experiments in this witty, satirical novel.
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A graphic designer navigates a twisted 1960s ad agency world, facing moral dilemmas and dark experiments in this witty, satirical novel.
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While most reviewers praised Kiddâs design talent, a few thought he courted gimmickry with his page and font designs, and others thought he didnât go far enough. With the exception of the New York Times Book Review, however, reviewers agreed on Kiddâs ample literary talentâ"his dark, satirical wit, solid characterizations, and ability to explore the dark abyss of the human soul. For pure originality, thereâs little else like The Learnersâ"except, of course, The Cheese Monkeys
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Sexual content
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On-again, off-again girlfriend; attraction without explicit sex scenes
Violence & gore
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Simulated electric-shock obedience experiment; psychological harm focus
Profanity
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No evidence found in available sources
Substance use
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LGBTQ+ Rep.
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Religious content
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Magic & witchcraft
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No fantasy magic present
Occult / demonology
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No occult or demonology content present
Political content
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Authority, obedience, and moral responsibility via Milgram-style experiment
Self-harm / suicide
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A close character dies by suicide; drives the protagonist’s crisis
Abuse & suffering
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Psychological cruelty in obedience tests; belief in inflicting severe pain
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