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    Gringos by Charles Portis
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    'Gringos' by Charles Portis is a humorous and witty novel that follows the adventures of Jimmy Burns, an ex-Marine living in Mexico, as he navigates through a series of misadventures involving a diverse cast of characters including hippies, archeologists, and UFO enthusiasts. The plot revolves around Jimmy's search for a young man named Rudy Kurle, leading to unexpected encounters and challenges in the Mexican jungle. Portis' writing style is described as clear, insightful, and filled with dry humor, offering a satirical take on American expatriates living in Mexico.

    CHRISTMAS AGAIN in Yucatán. Another year gone and I was still scratching around on this limestone peninsula. I woke at eight, late for me, wondering where I might find something to eat. Once again the...

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    The Big U by Neal Stephenson
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    'The Big U' by Neal Stephenson is a satirical novel set in a university environment, exploring themes of higher education, campus life, and societal breakdown. The book follows the descent of a university into chaos, with warring factions, bizarre cults, and escalating violence. The writing style is described as humorous, surreal, and at times over-the-top, with elements of satire and social commentary.

    The Go Big Red Fan was John Wesley Fenrick’s, and when ventilating his System it throbbed and crept along the floor with a rhythmic chunka-chunka-chunk. Fenrick was a Business major and a senior. From...

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