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Name: Blood and Guts in High School
Rating: 3.5 (4 reviews)
Author: Kathy Acker

📘 Blood and Guts in High School by Kathy Acker

Blood and Guts in High School is a work of American experimental fiction that explores the complexities of adolescence through the eyes of a young woman. The story captures her encounters with themes of sexuality, authority, and family dynamics, especially the relationship between fathers and daughters. Through a unique, erotically charged style, the novel examines the cultural and personal pressures faced by young women in contemporary American high schools, offering an unflinching look at the intersection of personal desire and societal expectations.

First publish date: 1984

Genre: Literary Fiction/Experimental Fiction

Authors: Kathy Acker

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