Vernon God Little
Vernon God Little by D. B. C. Pierre, published by Harcourt in 2004, is a reprint edition comprising 277 pages in English. The narrative begins with a tragic event where sixteen students are shot at a high school, leading to a frantic search for accountability. The story centers on Vernon Little, a teenager who finds himself in a precarious situation at the sheriff’s office, wearing only his underwear and sneakers, as he becomes an unlikely target for blame after the shooter, his best friend, takes his own life.
Readers will encounter a satirical exploration of themes such as violence, materialism, and the influence of the media in American society. As Vernon navigates the chaos surrounding him, he faces the wrath of the townspeople and the relentless pursuit of Deputy Vaine Gurie, who is characterized by her contrasting dietary habits. This edition presents a unique perspective on the societal reactions to tragedy, making it a thought-provoking read for those interested in contemporary fiction.
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When sixteen kids are shot on high school grounds, everyone looks for someone to blame. Meet Vernon Little, under arrest at the sheriff’s office, a teenager wearing nothing but yesterday’s underwear and his prized logo sneakers. Moments after the shooter, his best buddy, turns the gun on himself, Vernon is pinned as an accomplice. Out for revenge are the townspeople, the cable news networks, and Deputy Vaine Gurie, a woman whose zeal for the Pritikin diet is eclipsed only by her appetite for barbecued ribs from the Bar-B-Chew Barn. So Vernon does what any red-blooded American teenager would do; he takes off for Mexico.
Vernon God Little is a provocatively satirical, riotously funny look at violence, materialism, and the American media.
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