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A harrowing and extraordinary tale of Eucrid Eucrow, born in extreme poverty to an alcoholic mother whose terrifying abuse made life difficult for her crippled husband and son. Eucrid grows up deranged and his obsession with a young prostitute leads to an inevitable clash with the religious sect that controls the nearby town. Not for the fainthearted or the squeamish, it is a worthwhile and unforgettable book for those that can stomach it.
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Plot & Themes

Romance/Romance Problems    -   Yes Poverty, surviving    -   Yes Internal struggle/realization?    -   Yes Is this an adult or child's book?    -   Adult or Young Adult Book Brain/Body disability?    -   physical disability Lover is    -   of a different social class

Main Character

Gender    -   Male Profession/status:    -   unemployed Age:    -   20's-30's Unusual characteristics:    -   Extremely cynical or arrogant

Setting

United States    -   Yes The US:    -   Deep South Small town?    -   Yes Small town people:    -   hostile, like Gomer Pyle on steroids    -   sinister, like an X-Files Gomer Pyle

Writing Style

Sex in book?    -   Yes What kind of sex:    -   vague references only    -   descript of kissing    -   touching of anatomy    -   actual description of hetero sex    -   Boob talk!    -   Vagia talk! Lot of foul language?    -   Yes Amount of dialog    -   little dialog

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