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“When you work at home, fellow alums, discipline is the supreme virtue. Suicidal self-loathing lurks behind every coffee break. Activities must be expertly scheduled, from shopping to showers to panic attacks.”

Quote by Sam Lipsyte

Book:Home Land: A Novel

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Home Land: A Novel

This novel delves into the complexities of personal identity and the search for a sense of home, set against the backdrop of modern life. more

Author

Sam Lipsyte, born in 1968, is an American novelist known for his satirical and darkly humorous writing, which primarily explores the absurdity and hypocrisy of modern urban life. more

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