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Paul O'Rourke is a contradictory character: a dentist who smokes, a Luddite addicted to his phone, an atheist stuck in faith, and a die‑hard Red Sox fan. When an impostor takes over his social‑media accounts, Paul is forced to confront a cruel violation of his privacy and the unsettling possibility that the online version of himself may be a better, more authentic version. The novel intertwines satirical observations of contemporary life with a deep exploration of identity, self‑belief, and the search for meaning.
First publish date: 2014
Genre: Psychological Fiction/Character-Driven Fiction
Authors: Joshua Ferris
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