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by Viggy Parr Hampton
"A brash, unapologetic, and often funny novel with a delightful nasty streak. I enjoyed the hell out of this one."-Ronald Malfi, bestselling author of Small Town Horror Disturbed pre-med student Keely Rexroth is unable to take 'no' for an answer when she is denied entry into a prestigious research program. As her ambition curdles into dark mania, she embarks on her own curriculum of twisted experimentation, fighting to keep her secrets from a campus priest who is too perceptive for his own good. If she can't get what she deserves on her own merit, she'll eliminate her competition. This horror-thriller is a chilling mix of dark academia, psychological terror, gallows humor, and revenge fantasy that is perfect for fans of Gone Girl, Maeve Fly, Darkly Dreaming Dexter, and You. "Viggy Parr Hampton's Much Too Vulgar crackles with deftly crafted motives, intensely high stakes, and characters as sharply written as the scalpels they wield. Add to this a dose of black humor on par with Brett Easton Ellis and you've got yourself a horror novel you will not want to miss." -Christa Carmen, Bram Stoker Award-winning and Shirley Jackson Award-nominated author of The Daughters of Block Island "Much Too Vulgar is a delightfully fun roller-coaster ride through a depraved mind. Never before have I rooted so hard for the villain to come out on top! Viggy Parr Hampton has such an incredible way of painting a vivid world filled with characters you love to hate and hate to love. This was a fast-paced page turner that I couldn't put down! It crawled itself into my mind with each new word I read and it sits there still, well after I've finished. I can't recommend this book enough! It's so good!"-Angel Van Atta, author of In The Tall Trees "Move over Dexter. Meet Keely. Part thriller, part savage satirical takedown of pre-med academia, Much Too Vulgar is rich with comedic terror. Viggy writes with a razor-sharp wit that would leave Carl Hiaasen's jaw on the floor. I haven't had this much fun following a character since Jeff Lindsay's Darkly Dreaming Dexter. This is going to be the year's can't miss hit." -Gage Greenwood, author of Bunker Dogs
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Like Much Too Vulgar, this novel explores the intricate social hierarchies and the 'old money' versus 'new money' dynamics in New York City. It captures the same witty, observational tone while dissecting the lives of the ultra-wealthy through an outsider's lens.
This book shares the fast-paced, high-stakes atmosphere of breaking into an elite, often cruel, professional and social circle. Fans will appreciate the sharp satire and the protagonist's struggle to maintain her identity while navigating a world defined by appearance and status.
For readers who enjoyed the darker, more obsessive side of social climbing in Much Too Vulgar, this novel offers a psychological look at toxic friendships and the lengths one will go to belong to the Manhattan elite.
by Amor Towles
Set in 1930s New York, this novel mirrors the themes of social mobility and the performance of class found in Hampton's work. It features a sharp-witted heroine navigating the upper echelons of society with a keen eye for the 'vulgarity' and grace of the rich.
by Kevin Kwan
This story amplifies the themes of extreme wealth and the social friction that occurs when an outsider enters a world of established privilege. It matches the satirical edge and the focus on the absurdities of high-society etiquette.
This novel captures the same sense of ambition and the calculated way a woman must navigate a world of glamour and secrets to reach the top. It resonates with the themes of image-making and the personal cost of public success.
by Emma McLaughlin and Nicola Kraus
A classic look at the disconnect between the help and the wealthy families of the Upper East Side. It shares the same observational wit and critical eye toward the parenting and social habits of the New York elite.
Set in the theatrical world of mid-century New York, this book echoes the themes of female desire, social reputation, and the vibrant, often messy reality of living life on one's own terms in a judgmental city.
This novel provides a poignant look at the allure of wealth and the moral compromises required to stay within the inner circle. It mirrors the 'outsider looking in' perspective that is central to Much Too Vulgar.
As the definitive exploration of the American Dream and the 'vulgarity' of the nouveau riche, this classic is the thematic ancestor to Hampton's novel, focusing on the tragic intersection of class, love, and ambition.
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