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This novel is an exploration of names, derangements, and devils, set against the backdrop of the American political landscape in the 2010s and 2020s. The unnamed narrator, a self-proclaimed "throwaway" who worked in advertising, is haunted by the rise of Trump and the subsequent spread of misinformation and extremism. The story delves into the narrator's experiences combating online trolls and bots, highlighting the pervasiveness of disinformation and its impact on society. The story uses a fragmented and stream-of-consciousness style, with the narrator grappling with personal anxieties and fears, leading the reader down a rabbit hole of strange and unsettling dates, events, and historical references. The novel's title, "Deuces," alludes to the chaotic and unpredictable nature of the times, creating a sense of impending doom and a yearning for clarity amidst the swirling madness. Comparable works include The Master and Margarita by Mikhail Bulgakov, American Psycho by Bret Easton Ellis, The Pale King by David Foster Wallace

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