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The Mandibles

- A Family, 2029-2047

About The Mandibles

In 2029, the United States is engaged in a bloodless world war that will wipe out the savings of millions of American families. Overnight, the ?almighty dollar? plummets in value, to be replaced by a new global currency, the bancor. In retaliation, the president declares that America will default on its loans. The government prints money to cover its bills. What little real currency remains for savers is eaten away by inflation.The Mandibles have been counting on a sizable inheritance, once their patriarch dies. When their birthright turns to ash, what began as mere disappointment spirals into the challenge of sheer survival. In The Mandibles, Lionel Shriver brings the full power of her creative imagination to bear on a topic that seeps into every corner of our lives: money. Using her ability to nail the zeitgeist, droll humor, and psychological insight, Shriver has created an unforgettable and engrossing fictional world.

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  • Language:
  • English
  • ISBN:
  • 9780062467140
  • Binding:
  • Paperback
  • Pages:
  • 656
  • Published:
  • July 25, 2021
  • Dimensions:
  • 154x230x38 mm.
  • Weight:
  • 690 g.
Delivery: 1-2 weeks
Expected delivery: January 4, 2025
Extended return policy to January 30, 2025
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Description of The Mandibles

In 2029, the United States is engaged in a bloodless world war that will wipe out the savings of millions of American families. Overnight, the ?almighty dollar? plummets in value, to be replaced by a new global currency, the bancor. In retaliation, the president declares that America will default on its loans. The government prints money to cover its bills. What little real currency remains for savers is eaten away by inflation.The Mandibles have been counting on a sizable inheritance, once their patriarch dies. When their birthright turns to ash, what began as mere disappointment spirals into the challenge of sheer survival. In The Mandibles, Lionel Shriver brings the full power of her creative imagination to bear on a topic that seeps into every corner of our lives: money. Using her ability to nail the zeitgeist, droll humor, and psychological insight, Shriver has created an unforgettable and engrossing fictional world.

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