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Katherine Dunn
Geek Love
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"Geek Love" by Katherine Dunn is a haunting and surreal exploration of the concept of otherness and the lengths to which people will go to feel normal. The novel follows the lives of the Binewski family, a traveling carnival act whose members all possess various genetic mutations. The patriarch of the family, Al, and his wife, Crystal, intentionally breed their children to create unique and attention-grabbing acts for their carnival. The story is narrated by Olympia, one of the Binewski children who was born with dwarfism. She is the normal one in her family, and as such, she feels like an outsider even among her own family. The novel follows the lives of the Binewski children as they navigate their own identities and the ways in which the world perceives them. Dunn's writing is both lyrical and disturbing, creating a vivid and unsettling world that is at once fascinating and repulsive. The novel raises questions about the nature of beauty, the value of individuality, and the consequences of playing God. It also explores the darker side of human nature, as the characters are driven by their desires for power, love, and acceptance. "Geek Love" is a novel that will stay with readers long after they have finished it. It is a powerful and thought-provoking exploration of what it means to be different in a world that values conformity. Dunn's writing is masterful, and her characters are complex and fully realized. This novel is a must-read for anyone who is interested in exploring the depths of human nature and the consequences of our actions...
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