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Synopsis
Marcia Butler's debut novel, Pickle's Progress , is a fierce, mordant New York story about the twisted path to love. Over the course of five weeks, identical twin brothers, one wife, a dog, and a bereaved young woman collide with each other to comical and sometimes horrifying effect. Everything is questioned and tested as they jockey for position and try to maintain the status quo. Love is the poison, the antidote, the devil and, ultimately, the hero.
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Pickle's Progress: content & age rating
Intended for adult readers (18+).
This adult literary novel contains mature relationship dynamics, emotional manipulation, and complex moral situations that explore the darker side of love and family relationships in New York City.
What to know going in
This book has mild violence, moderate sexual content, and moderate language. Content notes include emotional abuse, grief, and manipulation (see the full list above).
Who'll love this
Adult readers who appreciate literary fiction with morally complex characters navigating twisted urban relationships will find this darkly comedic exploration compelling.