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The Expendable Man (New York Review Books Classics),New
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It was surprising what old experiences remembered could do to a presumably educated, civilized man. And Hugh Denismore, a young doctor driving his mothers Cadillac from Los Angeles to Phoenix, is eminently educated and civilized. He is privileged, would seem to have the world at his feet, even. Then why does the sight of a few redneck teenagers disconcert him? Why is he reluctant to pick up a disheveled girl hitchhiking along the desert highway? And why is he the first person the police suspect when she is found dead in Arizona a few days later?Dorothy B. Hughes ranks with Raymond Chandler and Patricia Highsmith as a master of midcentury noir. In books like In a Lonely Place and Ride the Pink Horse she exposed a seething discontent underneath the veneer of twentiethcentury prosperity. With The Expendable Man, first published in 1963, Hughes upends the conventions of the wrongman narrative to deliver a story that engages readers even as it implicates them in the greatest of all American crimes.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main theme of 'The Expendable Man'? A: 'The Expendable Man' explores themes of privilege, societal expectations, and the consequences of preconceived notions, particularly in the context of a crime narrative.
- Q: Who is the author of 'The Expendable Man'? A: The author of 'The Expendable Man' is Dorothy B. Hughes, a prominent writer known for her contributions to mid-century noir fiction.
- Q: What is the publication date of this book? A: 'The Expendable Man' was published on July 3, 2012, as a revised edition of the original work published in 1963.
- Q: How many pages does 'The Expendable Man' have? A: 'The Expendable Man' contains 264 pages.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: 'The Expendable Man' is available in paperback binding.
- Q: Is 'The Expendable Man' suitable for all readers? A: 'The Expendable Man' is categorized as genre fiction and may contain themes suitable for mature readers due to its noir elements.
- Q: What genre does 'The Expendable Man' fall under? A: 'The Expendable Man' is classified under the genre of fiction, specifically as genre fiction and noir.
- Q: What is the setting of 'The Expendable Man'? A: The story is set along a desert highway, primarily depicting a journey from Los Angeles to Phoenix.
- Q: What kind of character is Hugh Denismore? A: Hugh Denismore is portrayed as a young, educated doctor who grapples with his privilege and the societal expectations placed upon him.
- Q: What makes 'The Expendable Man' significant in literature? A: 'The Expendable Man' is significant for its critique of the 'wrong-man' narrative and its exploration of moral ambiguity in a seemingly civilized society.