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The Flamethrowers - A Novel

by Rachel Kushner
The Flamethrowers - A Novel - Thryft
The Flamethrowers - A Novel - Thryft

Art, passion, and rebellion collide in 1970s New York.

Recommendation: 1. This book is perfect for those seeking a captivating journey through the art scene of 1970s New York and Rome. It beautifully combines art, passion, and rebellion, immersing the reader in the vibrant atmosphere of the era. 2. Dive into the artist's world as she navigates the complexities of love, politics, and self-discovery. With its evocative prose and strong sense of time and place, "The Flamethrowers" will transport you to a tumultuous period in history. 3. Immerse yourself in the captivating world of a young artist in the 1970s, as she traverses New York and Rome. With its ambitious storytelling and exploration of art, identity, and politics, "The Flamethrowers" is a must-read for anyone seeking a thought-provoking and immersive literary experience.

  • James Tait Black Memorial Prize Nominee for Fiction (2013)
  • Women's Prize for Fiction Nominee for Longlist (2014)
  • National Book Award Finalist for Fiction (2013)
  • Rathbones Folio Prize Nominee (2014)
  • Dublin Literary Award Nominee (2015)
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.

The Flamethrowers - A Novel

by Rachel Kushner
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ISBN: 9781439142004
Authors: Rachel Kushner
Publisher: Scribner
Date of Publication: 2013-04-02
Format: Hardcover
Related Collections: Historical Fiction, Literary Fiction, Contemporary
Related Topics: Literature
Goodreads rating: 3.5
(rated by 21584 readers)

Description

The year is 1975 and Reno—so-called because of the place of her birth—has come to New York intent on turning her fascination with motorcycles and speed into art. Her arrival coincides with an explosion of activity in the art world—artists have colonized a deserted and industrial SoHo, are staging actions in the East Village, and are blurring the line between life and art. Reno meets a group of dreamers and raconteurs who submit her to a sentimental education of sorts. Ardent, vulnerable, and bold, she begins an affair with an artist named Sandro Valera, the semi-estranged scion of an Italian tire and motorcycle empire. When they visit Sandro’s family home in Italy, Reno falls in with members of the radical movement that overtook Italy in the seventies. Betrayal sends her reeling into a clandestine undertow. The Flamethrowers is an intensely engaging exploration of the mystique of the feminine, the fake, the terrorist. At its center is Kushner’s brilliantly realized protagonist, a young woman on the verge. Thrilling and fearless, this is a major American novel from a writer of spectacular talent and imagination.
 

Art, passion, and rebellion collide in 1970s New York.

Recommendation: 1. This book is perfect for those seeking a captivating journey through the art scene of 1970s New York and Rome. It beautifully combines art, passion, and rebellion, immersing the reader in the vibrant atmosphere of the era. 2. Dive into the artist's world as she navigates the complexities of love, politics, and self-discovery. With its evocative prose and strong sense of time and place, "The Flamethrowers" will transport you to a tumultuous period in history. 3. Immerse yourself in the captivating world of a young artist in the 1970s, as she traverses New York and Rome. With its ambitious storytelling and exploration of art, identity, and politics, "The Flamethrowers" is a must-read for anyone seeking a thought-provoking and immersive literary experience.

  • James Tait Black Memorial Prize Nominee for Fiction (2013)
  • Women's Prize for Fiction Nominee for Longlist (2014)
  • National Book Award Finalist for Fiction (2013)
  • Rathbones Folio Prize Nominee (2014)
  • Dublin Literary Award Nominee (2015)
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.