Walking to Hollywood

by Will Self · 2010

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This title is an extraordinary triptych in which Will Self burrows down through the intersections of time, place and psyche to explore some of our deepest fears and anxieties with his characteristic fearlessness and edgy humour.

Setting
2010s2010sMore like thisLess of thisCaliforniaCaliforniaMore like thisLess of thisLos AngelesLos AngelesMore like thisLess of this
Subject
traveltravelMore like thisLess of this
Audience
adult
Length
long · 432 pages

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