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Lightning Field: A Novel
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*A New York Times Notable Book And Los Angeles Times Best Book Of The Year*From The National Book Award Nominated Author Of Innocents And Others And Wayward, A Wonderfully Funny, Accomplished, And Farreaching First Novel About Our Consumer Colossus And The Human Products It Makes And Shapes (Don Delillo).In Her Bold And Lyrical First Novel, Dana Spiotta Evokes Los Angeles As A Land Of Spirit Gyms And Miracle Miles, A Great Centerless Place Where Chains Of Reference Get Lost, Or Finally Don'T Matter.Mina Lives With Her Screenwriter Husband And Works At Her Best Friend Lorene'S Highly Successful Concept Restaurants, Which Exploit The Desires And Idiosyncrasies Of A Rich, Chic Clientele. Almost Inadvertently, Mina Has Acquired Two Lovers. And Then There Are The Other Men In Her Life: Her Father, A Washedup Hollywood Director Living In A Yurt And Hiding From His Debtors, And Her Disturbed Brother, Michael, Whose Attempts To Connect With Her Force Mina To Consider That She Might Still Have A Heartif Only She Could Remember Where She Had Left It.Between Her Spiritual Exfoliation And Detoxification Therapies And Her Elaborate Devotion To Style, Lorene Is Interested Only In Charting Her Own Perfection And Impending Decay. Although Supremely Confident In A Million Shallow Ways, She, Too, Starts To Fray At The Edges.And There Is Lisa, A Loving Mother Who Cleans Houses, Scrapes By, And Dreams Of Food Terrorists And Child Abductors, Until Even The Most Innocent Events Seem To Hint At Dark Possibilities.Lightning Field Explores The Language Tics Of Our Culturethe Consumerist Fetishes, The Selfobsession, And The Possibility That You Just Might Have Gotten It All Badly Wrong.Playful And Dire, Raw And Poetic, Lightning Field Introduces A Startling New Voice In American Fiction.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main theme of 'Lightning Field: A Novel'? A: 'Lightning Field' explores themes of consumerism, identity, and the complexities of human relationships in contemporary society.
- Q: Who is the author of 'Lightning Field'? A: The author of 'Lightning Field' is Dana Spiotta, who is also known for her other works like 'Innocents and Others' and 'Wayward'.
- Q: What type of book is 'Lightning Field'? A: 'Lightning Field' is a fictional novel that combines elements of humor and poignancy, reflecting on modern life's absurdities.
- Q: How many pages does 'Lightning Field' have? A: 'Lightning Field' contains 224 pages.
- Q: What is the binding type of 'Lightning Field'? A: 'Lightning Field' is available in paperback binding.
- Q: When was 'Lightning Field' published? A: 'Lightning Field' was published on August 1, 2002.
- Q: What kind of readers would enjoy 'Lightning Field'? A: 'Lightning Field' is ideal for readers interested in contemporary fiction that critiques societal norms and explores complex characters.
- Q: Does 'Lightning Field' have any notable accolades? A: 'Lightning Field' has been recognized as a New York Times Notable Book and a Los Angeles Times Best Book of the Year.
- Q: What is the setting of 'Lightning Field'? A: The novel is primarily set in Los Angeles, depicting it as a landscape shaped by consumer culture.
- Q: Is 'Lightning Field' suitable for book clubs? A: 'Lightning Field' offers rich themes and character development, making it a suitable choice for book club discussions.