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«The Twenty-Seventh City» is a captivating novel by Jonathan Franzen that takes place in the slowly declining city of St. Louis, Missouri. The city's fate takes a sudden turn when a new police chief, S. Jammu, arrives from Bombay, India with a charismatic presence.
Almost immediately after Jammu's appointment, St. Louis is plunged into a complex political conspiracy involving its most influential citizens. As the story unfolds, the once familiar city transforms into a twisted version of itself, showcasing the unraveling of the American Dream through a mix of terror and dark comedy.
This novel offers a unique and thought-provoking insight into the inner workings of a city in turmoil, exploring themes of power, corruption, and identity. Franzen skillfully weaves together a narrative that keeps readers on the edge of their seats until the very end.
«The Twenty-Seventh City» is a must-read for fans of contemporary fiction looking for a gripping and insightful story that challenges conventional notions of society and politics.
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