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Abe Kunstler wants his share of the American Dream, but his life is a lie. He moves from one ruthless act to the next, tricking an alcoholic young taxi-dancer into becoming his wife. When their life is threatened, he becomes desperate to keep his secret.

\n Format: Paperback / softback
\n Length: 224 pages
\n Publication date: 06 June 2019
\n Publisher: Atlantic Books
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A novel of bewitching ingenuity, "The Factory" has been shortlisted for the Center for Fiction First Novel Prize, 2018. The New York Times has praised it as "electrifying," while Lit Hub has described it as "bewitching." Abe Kunstler, the protagonist, desires a share of the American Dream, which includes a factory job, a wife, and a family. However, his life is a lie, an invention forged in the heat of a terrible crime. Haunted by his past, terrified of exposure, and relentlessly seeking redemption, Abe embarks on a series of ruthless acts, tricking an alcoholic young taxi-dancer into becoming his wife and the mother of a child she believes is his. As their life together is threatened, Abe becomes desperate, pushing the boundaries of what he is willing to do to keep his secret safe. The novel explores themes of identity, deceit, and the lengths one will go to protect the truth. With its intricate plot and compelling characters, "The Factory" is a must-read for fans of literary fiction.

\n Weight: 162g\n
Dimension: 194 x 127 x 15 (mm)\n
ISBN-13: 9781786494078\n
Edition number: Main\n