Exquisite Corpse
Exquisite Corpse by Poppy Z. Brite, published by Simon & Schuster in 1996, is a horror fiction novel that delves into the dark psyche of serial killer Andrew Compton. After orchestrating his own death to escape from prison, Compton travels to the United States with the intent of elevating his murderous “art.” The narrative follows his disturbing journey as he becomes entangled with Jay Byrne, a playboy whose own twisted desires push the boundaries of their shared obsession.
Readers will encounter a chilling exploration of murder and desire as Compton and Byrne target a young Vietnamese-American runaway named Tran. The story unfolds across contrasting settings, from the gritty streets of London to the vibrant yet sinister atmosphere of New Orleans’ French Quarter. Interspersed with the perspectives of Lush Rimbaud, a radio talk show host grappling with his own mortality, Exquisite Corpse presents a complex web of characters whose fates converge on a fateful night, leading to irrevocable consequences. This edition spans 240 pages and is presented in English.
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To serial slayer Andrew Compton, murder is an art, the most intimate art. own death to escape from prison, Compton makes his way to the United States with the sole ambition of bringing his “art” to new heights. Tortured by his own perverse desires, and drawn to possess and destroy young boys, Compton inadvertently joins forces with Jay Byrne, a dissolute playboy who has pushed his “art” to limits even Compton hadn’t previously imagined. Together, Compton and Byrne set their sights on an exquisite young Vietnamese-American runaway, Tran, whom they deem to be the perfect victim.
Swiftly moving from the grimy streets of London’s Piccadilly Circus to the decadence of the New Orleans French Quarter, and punctuated by rants from radio talk show host Lush Rimbaud, a.k.a. Luke Ransom, Tran’s ex-lover, who is dying of AIDS and who intends to wreak ultimate havoc before leaving this world, “Exquisite Corpse” unfolds into a labyrinth of murder and love. Ultimately all four characters converge on a singular bloody night after which their lives will be irrevocably changed– or terminated.
Poppy Z. Brite dissects the landscape of torture and invites us into the mind of a killer. “Exquisite Corpse” confirms Brite as a writer who defies categorization. It is a novel for those who dare trespass where the sacred and profane become one.
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