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Synopsis
In a bizarre future world in which appliances talk back and cities are divided into zones based on musical tastes, a dream designer and surfer wakens to discover that his house has been stolen, he has become the target of a determined encyclopedia saleswoman, and he is being pursued by four crazed bikers called War, Famine, Pestilence, and Jeff.
Is Outrageous Fortune appropriate for my child?
Suitable for most readers 16 and up.
This absurdist fantasy comedy features bizarre humor, mild surreal violence from apocalyptic bikers, and satirical takes on consumer culture. Language and content suggest older teen/adult readers.
What to know going in
This book has moderate violence, no sexual content, and moderate language.
Who'll love this
Teens who love weird, offbeat humor and Douglas Adams-style absurdity will enjoy this surreal chase story through a bizarre future world.