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Vineland

Book • 1990
Vineland is set in 1984 and follows Zoyd Wheeler and his daughter Prairie as they navigate a world where the counterculture of the 1960s has faded under the pressures of Reagan-era authoritarianism.

The novel critiques the decline of revolutionary ideals and explores themes of identity, belonging, and the impact of societal expectations.

It features a complex web of characters and subplots, blending humor with biting social commentary.

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