Its a bitch being attuned to the bleakness all the time.

You crave a certain stupor, aka belief.

Lipsyte, in the most general sense, understands how figures like Hark rise.

HarkBy Sam LipsyteCR: Simon & Schuster

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This feels like a step forward for the Trump-era satire.

But then were missing a reason to invest.

The emotional connection is lacking.

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In this conclusion, the writing again shines, aggressive and impassioned.

But the showcase is misplaced.