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The New Republic

Lionel Shriver
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The New Republic

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2012

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Lionel Shriver

The New Republic

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2012
Book Details
Pages

377

Format

Novel • Fiction

Genre
Modern Classic Fiction
Period
Iraq War
Setting

Barba, Africa • 1990s

Topic
Politics & Government

US History
Publication Year

2012

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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In Lionel Shriver's novel, The New Republic, a journalist ventures to a fictitious peninsula plagued by terrorism. Seeking recognition, the protagonist navigates complex political landscapes and relationships as they explore themes of ambition, identity, and the media's influence on public perception. The story delves deeply into the personal and professional struggles faced by individuals in tumultuous environments.

Dark

Mysterious

Unnerving

Suspenseful

Challenging

Book Details
Pages

377

Format

Novel • Fiction

Genre
Modern Classic Fiction
Period
Iraq War
Setting

Barba, Africa • 1990s

Topic
Politics & Government

US History
Publication Year

2012

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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