Dream Jungle
Dream Jungle by Jessica Hagedorn is a reprint edition published by Penguin on September 28, 2004. This novel unfolds in a Philippines marked by both stunning beauty and deep corruption, where two seemingly unrelated events—a discovery of an ancient lost tribe and the arrival of an American film crew—set the stage for a complex narrative. The story explores the intertwining lives of four characters: a wealthy playboy, a woman involved in the sex industry, a Filipino-American writer, and a disillusioned actor, all navigating the challenges posed by their environment.
Readers will find a rich exploration of themes such as corruption and integrity within the context of a nation in crisis. The narrative delves into the impact of the film industry and the personal struggles of its characters, who are caught in a web of ambition and despair. With 336 pages, this literary work offers a nuanced portrayal of societal issues, inviting reflection on the interplay between personal and political realities.
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One of Jessica Hagedorn’s most daring novels—“a deft and complex tale of corruption, fealty, and integrity” (The Baltimore Sun)
In a Philippines of desperate beauty and rank corruption, two seemingly unrelated events occur: the discovery of an ancient lost tribe living in a remote mountainous area and the arrival of a celebrity-studded, American film crew, there to make an epic Vietnam War movie. But the lost tribe may be a clever hoax and the Hollywood movie seems doomed as the cast and crew continue to self-destruct in a cloud of drugs and ego. As the consequences of these events play out, four unforgettable characters—a wealthy, iconoclastic playboy; a woman ensnared in the sex industry; a Filipino-American writer; and a jaded actor—find themselves drawn irrevocably together in this lavish, sensual portrait of a nation in crisis.
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