Hogg by Samuel Delany
"Hogg" is a highly controversial and graphic novel that delves into the darkest corners of human depravity. Set in an unnamed American city, the story is narrated by an eleven-year-old boy who becomes the accomplice of a professional rapist and serial killer known as Hogg. The narrative explores themes of violence, sexual deviancy, and moral boundaries, testing the limits of what literature can express about the human condition.
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This book is on the following lists:
- 100th on 20th Century's Greatest Hits: 100 English-Language Books of Fiction (Larry McCaffery)