A Touch of Jen Lib/E by Beth Morgan (English) Compact Disc Book

Description: A Touch of Jen Lib/E by Beth Morgan, Casey Turner Ottessa Moshfegh meets David Cronenberg in this viciously funny and terrifying debut novel about a love triangle so toxic that it breaks the order of the universe and unleashes a literal monster.Remy and Alicia, a couple of insecure 30-something service workers, are not particularly happy together. But they are bound by a shared obsession with Jen, a beautiful former co-worker of Remys who now seems to be following her bliss as a globe-trotting jewelry designer. In and outside the bedroom, Remy and Alicias entire relationship revolves around fantasies of Jen, whose every Instagram caption, outfit, and new age mantra they know by heart.Imagine their confused excitement when they run into Jen, in the flesh, and she invites them on a surfing trip to the Hamptons with her wealthy boyfriend and their group. Once there, Remy and Alicia try to fit into Jens exalted social circle, but violent desires and class resentment bubble beneath the surface of this beachside paradise, and before long disturbing things start to happen. Prepare for sleepwalking attacks, stalking, murder, text messages from the afterlife, a visitor from another dimension, and more.Part millennial social comedy, part psychedelic horror, and all wildly entertaining, A Touch of Jen is a sly, unflinching examination of the hidden drives that lurk just outside the frame of our carefully curated selves. FORMAT Compact Disc LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Author Biography Beth Morgan grew up outside Sherman, Texas and studied writing as an undergraduate at Sarah Lawrence College. She is completing an MFA degree at Brooklyn College. Her work has been published in the Iowa Review and the Kenyon Review Online.Casey Turner is a voice talent and audiobook narrator. Review "Morgan masterfully brings dark comedy and psychedelic horror together at a slow-burning pace. Her mundane but over-the-top characters and brilliant dialogue add to the surreal and fantastical tone of this spellbinding book."-- "Booklist""This novel will be the most fun youll have this summer: a millennial comedy of manners that...morphs into a weird horror novel."-- "Literary Hub""Wildly hilarious and absolutely terrifying, A Touch of Jen is truly a touch of genius. I loved every minute of it."-- "Kristen Arnett, New York Times bestselling author" Review Quote "Wildly hilarious and absolutely terrifying, A Touch of Jen is truly a touch of genius. I loved every minute of it." Details ISBN1549165038 Author Casey Turner Language English Year 2021 ISBN-10 1549165038 ISBN-13 9781549165030 Format Compact Disc Publication Date 2021-07-13 Publisher Little Brown and Company Imprint Little Brown and Company Playing time 585 Edition Description Library Edition Narrator Casey Turner Audience General We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:158468981;

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