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Synopsis
"When the internet - and the collective memory of the 21st century - crashes, the past is reassembled from the downloaded memories of Ginger, wife of ex-President Wilson. The transcripts take the reader on an intellectually breathtaking tour. In David Mamet's baroque, fragmented world, nothing is certain except the certainty of academics. In playing with the ideas of perception, understanding, and accuracy, he dares to doubt them all. When the truth is quicksand, the gag becomes a lifeline of stoic nobility.". "After the Cola riots, the fire at the Stop 'n Shop, and the death of my kitten, what remains? Can any sense be made of the texts found in the capsule or stuffed in the airlock? Does the Joke Code still operate? Has anyone seen my copy of Bongazine? Who were the members of the Bootsie club? Does the Toll Hound dance? What was the meaning of the message written in Mrs. Wilson's urine? Can Jane of Trent unlock this paranoia? What were Chet and Donna doing in the boathouse? And just who does Ginger think she is?"--BOOK JACKET.
Is Wilson appropriate for my child?
Suitable for most readers 16 and up.
This experimental novel features fragmented storytelling, intellectual complexity, and references to riots and death. The nonlinear narrative and satirical tone make it challenging reading best suited for mature teens and adults comfortable with avant-garde literature.
What to know going in
This book has mild violence, no sexual content, and moderate language. Content notes include death, amnesia, and mental manipulation.
Who'll love this
Teens who enjoy puzzle-like books and don't mind stories that challenge how truth and memory work will find this intellectually stimulating.