Naked Lunch - Wyrms.de

Hardcover, 289 pages

English language

Published Dec. 14, 2003 by Grove Press.

ISBN:: 978-0-8021-1639-0

(1 review)

Controversial and bizarre cult novel based on the author’s own experiences as a drug addict, first published in 1959. Formed as a series of inter-connected adventures set in locations as diverse as the U.S. Mexico and Morocco sees the protagonist, Burroughs’ alter-ego William Lee on the run from the police and always searching for his next fix. Burroughs once stated that the chapters can be read in any order.

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Michael Gouker reviewed Naked Lunch by William S. Burroughs

Review of 'Naked Lunch' on 'Goodreads'

4 stars

I can understand how many hate this novel, a series of episodic experiences of a junky out in the world, who navigates the underbelly of the world. It is extremely obscene with especially horrific racist and homophobic language, but the evil diction is fuel. It's a heavy read but man... much of it is unforgettable.

Subjects

Drug addicts -- Fiction.
Recovering addicts -- Fiction.
Alienation (Social psychology) -- Fiction.
Drug withdrawal symptoms -- Fiction.