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This book challenges readers to question the boundaries between truth and illusion, set against the haunting backdrop of contemporary social and political change.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEach book in this category exemplifies Kunzru's skillful prose and his profound capacity to engage with pressing global issues, making his works a must-read for anyone keen on evocative and meaningful fiction. Dive into Hari Kunzru's world and discover a fresh perspective on the narratives that shape our lives.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"blue-ruin-by-hari-kunzru-9781398532748","title":"Blue Ruin","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eFrom one of the sharpest voices in fiction today, a profound and enthralling novel about beauty, power, and capital's influence on art and those who devote their lives to creating it.\u003c\/b\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOnce, Jay was an artist. 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