Contemporary Fiction
Learners
2008·272 pages
A graphic designer navigates a twisted 1960s ad agency world, facing moral dilemmas and dark experiments in this witty, satirical novel.
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A graphic designer navigates a twisted 1960s ad agency world, facing moral dilemmas and dark experiments in this witty, satirical novel.
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While most reviewers praised Kiddâs design talent, a few thought he courted gimmickry with his page and font designs, and others thought he didnât go far enough. With the exception of the New York Times Book Review, however, reviewers agreed on Kiddâs ample literary talentâ"his dark, satirical wit, solid characterizations, and ability to explore the dark abyss of the human soul. For pure originality, thereâs little else like The Learnersâ"except, of course, The Cheese Monkeys
What's Inside
will contain mild spoilers
Romance & sex
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Minor references to relationships; no explicit scenes depicted.
Violence & gore
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Brief mentions of psychological harm in experiments; no graphic violence.
Profanity
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Mild language used sparingly throughout the narrative.
Substance use
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No evidence found in available sources.
LGBTQ+ Rep.
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Religious content
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Magic & witchcraft
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No evidence found in available sources.
Occult / demonology
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Political content
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Moderate focus on social and psychological themes of authority and obedience.
Self-harm / suicide
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Major theme with a character's suicide central to the plot; emotionally intense.
Abuse & suffering
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Other
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