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One night in the Bronx a millionaire, Sherman McCoy, and his mistress have an accident. The next day a young Black is in hospital in a coma as McCoy heads for disaster. His humiliation is at the centre of a satire on the decaying class, racial and political structure of New York in the 1980s.
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If you're into sharp wit and social critique, you'll enjoy The Bonfire Of The Vanities. It's a vivid portrayal of the complexities and contradictions of New York City during the 1980s, told through the misadventures of a wealthy man caught in a moral and social bind. This book offers a compelling look at how race, class, and politics collide in urban life.
