Exterminator
DETAILED SUMMARY / BACK COVER
Published in 1973, William S. Burroughs'
Exterminator!
is a collection of interconnected short stories and vignettes. The book employs Burroughs' signature experimental style to explore themes of social decay, authoritarianism, and human vice, often through surreal and dark narratives. The titular character, an exterminator of pests, serves as a central metaphor for the author's critique of societal structures.
Why You Should Read?
Experience Burroughs' distinctive experimental narrative and fragmented storytelling.
Engage with a biting critique of societal corruption, conformity, and authoritarianism.
Discover a blend of dark humor, surrealism, and stark reality from a countercultural icon.