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Synopsis
If you know the grass is greener on the Other Side because it is doused in insecticide and anyway green is unlucky. If you have seen the future, know it won't work but is heading your way as soon as the fog clears from L.A. International. If you know the CIA are bugging the line and charging you for their time. If you know the cat is watching you and reporting back to Control. If you know that paranoids are the only people who really know what is happening. If you hold these truths to be self-evident, then let The Song of Phaid the Gambler into your life and know that you are not alone.
The Song of Phaid the Gambler: content & age rating
Intended for adult readers (18+).
This psychedelic science fantasy features a roguish gambler protagonist navigating a paranoid, dystopian world. Expect adult themes including drug references, moderate violence, and cynical social commentary.
What to know going in
This book has moderate violence, moderate sexual content, and moderate language. Content notes include substance abuse and paranoia.
Who'll love this
Adult readers who enjoy darkly humorous, trippy adventures with anti-establishment themes will appreciate this cult classic.