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Dan Greenburg
Fall of the House of Mandible
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"Fall of the House of Mandible" by Dan Greenburg is a humorous and satirical novel that follows the dysfunctional Mandible family as they navigate their way through a series of misadventures and scandals. The story is set in the Mandible mansion, a crumbling estate that serves as a metaphor for the family's own decline. The novel centers around the patriarch of the family, Thaddeus Mandible, a wealthy and eccentric man who is more interested in his collections of art and rare books than in his own family. His wife, Matilda, is a former beauty queen who is more concerned with maintaining her youth and social status than with being a mother to their children. The Mandible children are a motley crew of misfits, each with their own unique quirks and issues. The eldest son, Titus, is a womanizing playboy who is more interested in his next conquest than in taking over the family business. The middle child, Timothy, is a socially awkward genius who is more comfortable with computers than with people. The youngest child, Tabitha, is a rebellious teenager who is determined to break free from her family's stifling traditions and expectations. As the Mandible family's scandals and misadventures escalate, the novel becomes a sharp critique of the upper class and their self-absorbed lifestyles. Greenburg's witty and biting satire exposes the absurdity and emptiness of the Mandible's wealth and privilege, while also highlighting the humanity and vulnerability of each character. "Fall of the House of Mandible" is a highly entertaining and thought-provoking novel that will appeal to readers who enjoy satire, dark comedy, and character-driven stories. Greenburg's writing is sharp, clever, and full of surprises, making this a standout addition to any reader's bookshelf...
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