“Not surprisingly, there's nothing to do at the Pentagon except start a war. Tourist aren't even allowed to take photos with the building in the background, so when the sailor-suited family of Navy veterans four generations deep handed me a disposable camera and asked me to follow at a distance and secretly take photos of them while they snapped to attention, saluted, and flashed peace signs for no apparent reason, I was only too happy to serve my country.”
The book is a satirical and thought-provoking narrative set in a fictional town in the United States, where the protagonist grapples with complex issues of racial identity and societal norms. more
Paul Beatty, born in 1962 in Los Angeles, California, is an accomplished American author known for his unique humor and satirical style. His works often delve into issues of race, class, and social inequality, carrying profound social significance and literary value. more
“There are two major needs of mankind; love and money. Love for life and money for running life.”
“The lust of money and the lack of love are the roots of all evil.”
“In my opinion, it's the lack of love with the lust of money that are the roots of all evil.”
“Just as much as she loved him, he did too. He only loved money and power more.”