Vernon Gregory Little is merely a fifteen-year-old boy who is desperately attempting to flee from the false accusation that he was the mastermind behind the school shooting spree. We are all well aware that he didn't commit such a heinous act. It was his friend Jesus Navarro who did it.

However, if the story were to end right there, we wouldn't have been presented with this remarkable work of satire. Surprisingly, it is filled with beautiful poetic lines and rather rude monologues, along with some truly excellent dark humor. Vernon takes us on an exciting journey that leads across the border and into Mexico and then back again. It traverses through the courtroom proceedings and weaves tales of love, lust, and everything in between.

The story is populated with a diverse cast of colorful characters who represent the various people we encounter in our daily lives and in the media. Vernon God Little is undoubtedly a memorable tale of adolescence that is told in a dramatic fashion, yet it is not too far removed from the harsh realities of real life.

Vernon's voice bears a resemblance to Holden's, being filled with the typical teen angst and anger. But what makes Vernon's voice unique is that, despite all the turmoil and troubles surrounding him, it is laced with a rude sense of humor, which I find to be a very realistic aspect of it. As the story progresses, we witness significant changes in this voice, indicating an obvious character growth. And what's even more remarkable is that there is a thrilling rollercoaster ride of emotions in the narrative of this growth, something that I least expected.

Lies are told, the truth seems to be slipping away, but there is a sense of satisfaction in the way the narrative is neatly wrapped up. Jesus Navarro did it, but the question remains: why? And as the story unfolds, the pace quickens, and before you know it, you find yourself seething with anger at the injustice, the bullies, and how people twist certain things for their own gain. And you also gain valuable wisdom from ole Lasalle.

Finally, when you close the book and look at the sign that proclaims it as the "Winner of the Man Booker Prize," you can't help but nod in agreement, knowing full well that this book truly deserves such a prestigious accolade.

This is truly one intense little satire. It seems to be aiming at just about every conceivable target in the United States during this rather lackluster century. You can name anything, and Pierre has hit it right on the mark.

Even that most atrocious offense against good taste, which hadn't even reached its peak when he penned the novel - reality television - is not spared.

It's a wild and crazy romp, driven forward by a unique voice that manages to pack an astonishing amount of energy into a single sentence, far more than what most authors can achieve in an entire chapter or two.

I must admit, I even took pleasure in reading the reviewers' comments. It's truly wicked, wicked writing that grabs your attention and doesn't let go.

It makes you think about the state of our society and the various absurdities that we often take for granted.

Overall, it's a captivating and thought-provoking piece of work that is sure to leave a lasting impression on the reader.

З вигляду вона тобі подобається. Неймовірно красиве видання, верстка, малюнки, дизайн, все подобається. It seems that you like it at first sight. The incredibly beautiful publication, typesetting, illustrations, design, everything is to your liking.

Поринаючи у історію Вернона, тебе починає все дратувати. Дратують персонажі і їхня безглуздість, дратує шрифт книжки, дратує сам Вернон, бо ж як так, як так можна? When delving into the history of Vernon, everything starts to irritate you. The characters and their naivety are irritating, the font of the book is irritating, Vernon himself is irritating, because how could it be like this?

Та чи чинив би я по-іншому, будучи на місці Вернона? Не знаю, думаю, коли тобі 15, майже 16, світ для тебе надто великий, та знаєш ти про нього все, здебільшого з телевізора. But would I have done differently if I were in Vernon's place? I don't know. I think that when you are 15, almost 16, the world is too big for you, and you know everything about it, mostly from the television.

ДіБіСі П'єр висміює все глобальне, висміює найбільше медіа, які ганяючись за надприбутками, готові паплюжити людину. DiBiSi Pierre mocks everything global, mocks the majority of the media that, in their pursuit of excess profits, are ready to crush people.

Вернон Господь Літл - це історія про боротьбу за право розповісти свою, блядь, правдиву історію. Vernon God Little is a story about the struggle for the right to tell one's own, damn it, true story.

Little did I know when, as a bored student during a university vacation back in the late 80s, I picked up and read my parents' copy of Midnight's Children. Little did I imagine that over 30 years later, I would reach the point of having read all of the Booker winners (though strictly speaking, my copy of In a Free State was incomplete).

Two chapters into this book, I was seriously considering giving it one of my very rare one-star reviews. The 15-year-old unreliable narrator seemed extremely obnoxious, and his humour and language were, to say the least, unsubtle. It was as if he was trying too hard to be edgy and different, but it just wasn't working for me.

Fortunately, things did improve a little as I continued reading. The second half of the book, in places, was quite a crazy and entertaining satire of the values of middle America. The author managed to capture the absurdities and contradictions of that society in a way that was both funny and thought-provoking. The whole thing did have energy and a certain degree of cheek, which was quite appealing. However, I don't think it has aged as well as most of the other Booker winners. If anything, it made me appreciate The Sellout, my least favourite recent winner, a little more.

Pierre, with his unique blend of humour and caricatures, offers a scathing critique of several aspects of American society.

He takes aim at American consumerism, highlighting the excessive and often mindless pursuit of material possessions. His works show how people are constantly bombarded with advertisements and pressured to buy more and more, regardless of their actual needs.

The sensationalist media also comes under his fire. He exposes how the media prioritizes shock value and drama over truth and substance, often distorting and exaggerating stories to attract viewers and readers.

Finally, Pierre critiques the justice system. He shows how it can be flawed and unfair, with the rich and powerful often getting away with crimes while the poor and marginalized are disproportionately punished.

Overall, Pierre's work serves as a powerful reminder of the need for social change and a more just and equitable society.

Well, I have come to the realization that one doesn't necessarily have to spell correctly in order to win the Man Booker Prize. It seems that as long as the misspelling is funnier and more poignant than the original word, it can add a unique charm to the literary work.

What an amazing journey it has been with our hero, the adolescent sane lad in the world of overweight and overwrought large Texan ladies. This book is filled with more villains than a Guy Ritchie movie, and the pace is often quite similar.

The slightly mad looking photo on the inside cover initially put me off, but at the same time, it fascinated me. I simply can't wait to read anything else by this DBC Pierre. Surprisingly, he doesn't write like a Frenchman at all. In fact, I attribute some of his rampant backyard violent wit to his Australian heritage.

There's nothing better than quoting from the hero: "I drag the crusty edge of a T-shirt over my eyes, and try to get over things. I should clean up my mess, seeing as everybody's so antsy, but I feel like smeared shit. Then a learning jumps to mind, that once you plan to do something, and figure how long it'll take, that's exactly how long Fate gives you before the next thing comes along to do. 'Vern?' Mom hollers from the kitchen. 'Ver-non!'"

This is truly a slice of greatness. Thank you, fake French person.

Vernon God Little is an extraordinary book. In a time when the allure of American television with its brilliant scripts and captivating cinematography has overshadowed fiction, Vernon God Little stands out. It astonishes with its vividly描绘的 setting, a fast-paced storyline that keeps you on the edge of your seat, and its incredibly visual style of first-person narrative. It truly is the Breaking Bad of modern American literature and rightfully won DBC Pierre the Man Booker Prize in 2003 (as he was a British citizen when he wrote it).

The novel is set in the fictional town of Martirio (which means'martyr' in Spanish) in the "Barbecue Capital" of Central Texas. Martirio is similar to García Márquez's Macondo, a town where everyone's affairs are intertwined and the ordinary becomes extraordinary. The narrator, fifteen-year-old Vernon Gregory Little, is suspected of being the gunman in a high school shootout that claimed the lives of 16 of his classmates, and he was an unwilling witness to the tragedy. The State implicates Vernon Little in the massacre, piling up circumstantial evidence and half-truth testimonies against him. The television media eagerly devours the prime time crime coverage, often fueling and assisting the investigation. Vernon remains unfazed in the midst of it all as he attempts to make sense of his situation and plots his escape to Mexico.
The novel is sarcastic in tone and humorous in every scene, much like that foul-mouthed friend you loved to be around when you were fifteen, as he always made you laugh. The language is filled with typical teenage American slang, which you can almost hear with a Texan twang, and is colorful, rife with swear words and scatological jokes. For example: 'The conversation is nano-seconds away from including the word 'panties', something you should never hear in conversation with your mom. Knowing her, she'd probably say 'underpants' or something. 'Interior wear', or something way f*cken bent.' If you thought Holden Caulfield was a great example of a teenager trapped in a messed-up system, Vernon Little is the perfect paradigm (or 'powerdime' as Little says), and Vernon God Little is a million times better than Catcher in the Rye.
The novel's derision is mainly aimed at the ruthless world of tabloid-like television news, and it is quite eye-opening. The pace and parlance change three-fourths of the way through the novel. The scene of Vernon's trial had me completely engrossed in my bed, even making me want to skip dinner to finish. The climax is one of the best I have ever read. Vernon God Little is a must-read. If it weren't DBC Pierre's debut and if he had ironed out some of the minor glitches in his writing, I would give this book nothing less than 5 stars. If you loved Breaking Bad and/or Catcher in the Rye, Vernon God Little combines the best of both. Go and pick it up!
P.S. Afreen and Ani - this was the best farewell gift I could have asked for. Thank you!

Wow - such split reviews when it comes to this unique and incredible book.

It's quite interesting to note that a significant number of those who gave it one star often gave up halfway through.

Some were put off by the swearing, which they might have found excessive or inappropriate.

However, for me, the last third of the book was truly a revelation.

I picked up this unlikely book as it is included on my "1001 things to read before you die" list.

Initially, I was anticipating teenage angst, swearing, and snarling, but I was completely unprepared for the depth of emotion and the sincerity with which the characters were portrayed.

Despite seeming unlikable at the start, by the end, they had touched my heart in ways I never expected.

In fact, I spent the last 15 pages sobbing uncontrollably.

So, I urge you to give this dirty little whirlwind of a book a chance and stick with it until the end.

I guarantee that you will take away much more from the ending than you can currently imagine.

It's a fabulous debut and a clear indication that the author is one to watch closely in the future.

I've read this entire book, which is written in my native tongue.

However, I have absolutely NO clue what happened throughout the story.

Part-way through, I seriously considered binning it off.

But I've had this book in my possession for such a long time that doing so seemed ungrateful.

Plus, my sister had raved about how amazing it was.

I should have listened to my gut and remembered that my sister once gave me some rather inaccurate information.

She told me it takes 1 hour to walk from Gouves to Hersonissos, when in fact it actually takes 4 hours.

Well, I can at least say that I've read the book, but I can't truthfully claim that I enjoyed it.

And I'm definitely unwilling to try reading it again.

No, instead, I'm heading straight to Wikipedia, the modern-day equivalent of York Notes, to find out what on earth I've just been reading about.

Hopefully, it will provide the clarity that the book itself failed to offer.

Vernon Gregory Little, a precocious fifteen-year-old, has a best friend named Jesus. However, Jesus turns out to be a school shooter who commits suicide after his heinous crime. Suddenly, the spotlight is trained on Vernon, and the blame is laid at his feet. What follows is a Kafka-esque odyssey as Vernon tries to escape this increasingly stifling albatross around his neck.

Billed as a comedy, DBC Pierre writes Vernon in a way that feels not too far removed from a modern-day interpretation of Jesus. While the synopsis suggests a story of escape, the eventual picture is one of redemption. Just like the biblical figure, our protagonist is atoning for sins that are not his own. Interestingly, the one named "Jesus" in Pierre's novel actually becomes a contemporary Judas, while the "Jesus" duties are almost seamlessly transposed onto Vernon. This is mirrored in the transformation of "Vernon Gregory Little" to "Vernon God Little". This transposing results in a pitch-black comedy where the humour is not only hilarious but also explores territory that contemporary comedy seldom ventures into. The high brow theological allusions are indeed amusing, but it's also worth noting how the low brow humour works here. It's somewhere between Joyce and Kureishi, with shades of Joyce's ingenious wordplay seamlessly blended with the raunchiness of Kureishi's sex-tinged humour.

The novel is also billed as a satire on contemporary American existence. Here, I'm not entirely sure how successful it is. While there is a standout moment set in the border patrol, the rest of the satire doesn't go much further than "let's list a bunch of stereotypes and make a joke about each because lol". If we compare satire to lived existence, it should be like a skeleton caked with blood-soaked flesh. Here, we only get the skeleton, and what's worse, even the bones barely have any marrow.
So, what we have is a novel of two halves. One is a witty, dark, intentionally or unintentionally theological comedy that succeeds brilliantly, while the other is a satire that is as appetizing as a souffle that sinks like a stone.

Overall, "Vernon God Little" is a complex and thought-provoking work that has its strengths and weaknesses. It's a novel that will make you laugh, cringe, and think about the state of modern society.

All these years later, Vernon God Little still manages to strike that sweet spot between comedy, tragedy, and incisive social critique.

It is not truly a novel solely centered around a school shooting. Instead, it delves deep into the essence of small towns. It explores what we choose to see and what remains hidden from our view.

Moreover, it examines the powerful forces of group mentality and the media during a crisis, highlighting both their positive and negative impacts.

The writing in this novel is of great caliber, captivating the reader from start to finish. It offers a unique perspective on society and human nature, making it a truly great read.

Whether you are a fan of comedy, tragedy, or social commentary, Vernon God Little has something to offer. It is a novel that will make you laugh, cry, and think long after you have turned the final page.

So, if you are looking for a thought-provoking and engaging read, look no further than Vernon God Little.

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Let's assume the original article is: "The cat is sitting on the mat. It looks very cute."

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The cat is sitting on the mat.

It is a small and fluffy feline with soft fur that seems to invite a gentle touch.

Its eyes are bright and curious, as if it is constantly observing the world around it.

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Overall, the cat looks very cute, and it is impossible not to be charmed by its presence.

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