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Mae's life as a blackjack dealer in Las Vegas intertwines with her haunting past, filled with trauma and a connection to a notorious cult. Her obsession with an old lover's escape from 9/11 reveals her unique perspective on chaos and destruction, contrasting sharply with societal norms. Wandering the desert with a rifle, she embodies the complexities of being an outsider, grappling with memories of abuse and the impact of her history on her present. The narrative explores themes of survival, identity, and the interplay between personal and collective tragedies.
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The Color of Night, Madison Smartt Bell
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- Released
- 2011
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- Title
- The Color of Night
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Madison Smartt Bell
- Publisher
- Penguin Random House LLC
- Released
- 2011
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 224
- ISBN13
- 9780307741882
- Category
- Fiction, Psychology
- Description
- Mae's life as a blackjack dealer in Las Vegas intertwines with her haunting past, filled with trauma and a connection to a notorious cult. Her obsession with an old lover's escape from 9/11 reveals her unique perspective on chaos and destruction, contrasting sharply with societal norms. Wandering the desert with a rifle, she embodies the complexities of being an outsider, grappling with memories of abuse and the impact of her history on her present. The narrative explores themes of survival, identity, and the interplay between personal and collective tragedies.