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Money : a suicide note

by Martin Amis

Set in New York and London, this black comedy follows John Self as he navigates a life of excess and addiction. The narrative explores themes of consumerism and the corrupting influence of wealth in a globalised world.

Accession 34871 ISBN 0670804401 Publisher Viking
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