Going Native by Stephen Wright
"Going Native" is a darkly surreal journey through the underbelly of late 20th-century American life. The protagonist, a seemingly ordinary suburban man, abandons his life to embark on a disturbing cross-country odyssey. The narrative unfolds through a series of interconnected vignettes, each exploring a different aspect of American society from the perspective of various eccentric and often dangerous characters. The novel is a disturbing exploration of identity, alienation, and the dark side of the American dream.
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This book is on the following lists:
- 13th on 20th Century's Greatest Hits: 100 English-Language Books of Fiction (Larry McCaffery)
- The 80 Books Every Man Should Read (Esquire)