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Self's verbose, sometimes opaque narrative fiction (e.g., Great Apes; Umbrella) often leaves the uninitiated reader dazed, and this latest work is no exception. Through shards of paragraphs, staccato-styled sentences, and multiple characters, Self examines the enduring psychological scars of war and humanity's collective fascination with violence. The novel centers on an acid trip undertaken by Dr. Zack Busner, a psychiatr...Log In or Sign Up to Read More