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The art of motorcycle speed

September 3, 2013September 3, 2013 ~ The Longest Chapter ~ Leave a comment

Rachel Kushner's "The Flamethrowers" is one of those novels that has all the qualities of an award-winner with its complex narrative, bold characters and creative theme. It's a uniquely written story narrated by a young girl who's an artist and motorcycle rider during the 1970s. Here's what "The Flamethrowers" is all about.

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