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📘 Random acts of senseless violence by Jack Womack

Random Acts of Senseless Violence follows Lola Hart, a privileged twelve‑year‑old in a near‑future Manhattan that is spiraling into riots, disease outbreaks, and gang violence. When her family is forced out of their apartment, Lola finds herself among street‑wise teens—Iz, Jude, and Weezie—who know the brutal reality of survival. The novel explores the collision of privileged youth with a crumbling urban environment, blending dark humor with a stark portrayal of societal breakdown.

First publish date: 1993

Genre: Humorous Fiction/Dark Humor

Authors: Jack Womack

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