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King of Joy
King of Joy | Richard Chiem
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Corvus has always had an overactive imagination. Growing up, she develops a unique coping mechanism: she can imagine herself out of any situation, no matter how terrible. To get through each day, Corvus escapes into scenes from fantasy novels, pop songs, and action/adventure movies, and survives by turning the everyday into just another role to play in the movie of her life. After a tragic loss, Corvus finds a sadness so great she cannot imagine it away. Instead, she finds Tim, a pornographer with unconventional methods, who offers her a new way to escape into movies. But when a sinister plot of greed and betrayal is revealed, Corvus must fight to reclaim her independence, and discovers she is stronger than even she could have imagined.
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King of Joy | Richard Chiem
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This novel feels like a wide, solemn hole held open by all varieties of past misfortunes and psychological suppressions.

The cold prose style reminds me of Brett Easton Ellis; it‘s not as dire as that though. The plot gets really good at times, but there are lulls. Another comparison for me is that Catherine Lacey novel with the girl underwater on the cover.

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5 🌟 An Very Enthralling Read!
This is the kind of book I'm always longing to read. With characters that are so achingly real and human. Corvus's character is so excellently done. From her melancholy and haunting past we get to see her fight for her future. I loved every minute of reading this book. I really didnt want it to end. Chiem has a way with language that is seductive, brilliant and beautiful.
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Loving this cover! It makes me want to play with Legos while listening to Falco. 📚❤️📚

LibrarianRyan That is a really cool cover. 6y
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