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In the suburbs of Par Mars, Leen opens an ear-cleaning and massage studio, but something is not quite right. She befriends Jean Paul, a pharmacist obsessed with a cryptic online forum, and finds herself involved in a community that is intent on disrupting capitalism in troubling ways.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 368 pages
Publication date: 07 July 2022
Publisher: Orion Publishing Co

A hauntingly familiar tale of horror, Roisin Kiberd's The Disconnect delves into a new realm amidst the malls of instant consumerism. In the suburbs of Par Mars, two shopping centers, rows of estates, and meticulously designed neighborhoods emerge. At the age of 24, Leen embarks on a remarkable venture by opening an ear-cleaning and massage studio in the Topic Heights Shopping Centre, carrying her mother's Chinese ritual to the West in an effort to reconnect people with their bodies. However, beneath the surface of this seemingly idyllic setting, something eerie is stirring. Managers are being attacked, and when Leen forms a friendship with Jean Paul, a pharmacist deeply immersed in a cryptic online forum, she unwittingly becomes entangled in a community driven by a disturbing desire to disrupt the established routines of capitalism. The narrative unfolds with a sense of foreboding, as the community's actions grow increasingly unsettling, raising questions about the boundaries between consumerism and rebellion. Through Leen's journey, The Disconnect explores the complexities of human connection, the power of tradition, and the unsettling consequences of challenging the status quo. This captivating story offers a thought-provoking exploration of the darker corners of modern society, leaving readers on the edge of their seats as they navigate the treacherous waters of a society driven by consumption and driven by fear.

Weight: 272g
Dimension: 128 x 198 x 24 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781474620918