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'Try' by Dennis Cooper is a novel that delves into dark and disturbing subject matter, exploring themes of sexual violence, deviant behaviors, and gruesome happenings. The book follows the intertwined lives of various characters, presenting a mix of love, friendship, heartbreak, and tragedy. Cooper's writing style is described as shocking, grotesque, but also masterfully structured and beautifully written, capturing the emotional dynamics of damaged characters in a transgressive and bleak narrative.
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Sensitive Topics/Content Warnings
The book contains high levels of sensitive content, including depictions of sexual abuse, addiction, and violence.
Has Romance?
Although primarily focused on dark themes, there are elements of romance and friendship woven into the narrative.
From The Publisher:
Ziggy, the adopted teenaged son of two sexually abusive fathers, turns to his uncle, who sells pornographic videos, and his best friend, a junkie, in a complex tale of sexuality, abuse, and attraction
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