The Flamethrowers: A Novel by Rachel Kushner
Set in the 1970s, the novel follows a young woman known only as Reno, who moves to New York with dreams of becoming an artist. She becomes involved with an older, established artist who is a member of the city's avant-garde scene. The story also delves into the world of Italian motorcycle racing and radical politics, exploring themes of art, feminism, love, and betrayal. The narrative shifts between Reno's experiences in New York and Italy, and the history of a radical movement in Italy.
The 2341st greatest book of all time
- Published
- 2013
- Nationality
- American
- Type
- Fiction
- Pages
- 383
- Words
- 153,000
- Original Language
- English
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- 4th on Top 10 Fiction Books of the Decade(2010) (Entertainment Weekly)
- 5th on A Premature Attempt at the 21st Century Canon (Vulture)
- 7th on The 20 Best Novels of the Decade (2010s) (Literary Hub)
- The New Vanguard (New York Times)
- The 50 Books Everyone Needs to Read, 1963-2013 (Flavor Wire)
- 100 Best Books of the Decade so Far (2010-2015) (Oyster Books)
- The 10 Best Books Through Time (New York Times)