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Master of reality

Master of reality

Contemporary LiteraturePsychology
Pages
101
Published
2008
Language
English

Synopsis

John Darnielle describesMaster of Reality in the voice of a fifteen-year-old boy being held in an adolescent psychiatric center in southern California in 1985. The narrator explains Black Sabbath like an emissary from an alien race describing his culture to his captors: passionately, patiently, and lovingly.

Prose complexity
7/10

Vibe

DarkMelancholic

Genres

Contemporary Literature Psychology

About the author

Characters

Roger PainterProtagonist

A fifteen-year-old boy confined to a psychiatric hospital in Southern California, who finds solace and meaning through Black Sabbath's album Master of Reality.

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Frequently asked questions

  • Is Master of Reality part of a series?

    Master of Reality is a standalone novel, not part of a larger series. It offers a complete narrative within its pages.

  • What inspired John Darnielle to write Master of Reality?

    John Darnielle's novel is part of the 33 1/3 series, where authors write about a specific album. This book focuses on Black Sabbath's album of the same name, exploring its themes and impact through a fictional narrative.

  • How does Master of Reality connect to John Darnielle's other books?

    While Master of Reality is a standalone work, it shares Darnielle's characteristic blend of music, introspection, and often dark or complex character studies found in his other novels. It showcases his unique approach to exploring cultural artifacts through fiction.