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6. John Grisham and the New Economy Thriller

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Abstract

This chapter explores a shift from bureaucratic managerialism to the so-called gig economy. Grisham’s New Economy thrillers manifest an ambivalent attitude toward corporate governance. His readers are simultaneously asked to celebrate rogue actors and mourn the loss of communal ties within a given firm. While critics tend to pan Grisham for his flat writing style, this chapter reflects upon the hidden contours of his novels. By extension, it reflects upon the unsettled qualities of contemporary American liberalism.

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Metadaten
Titel
John Grisham and the New Economy Thriller
verfasst von
Michael J. Blouin
Copyright-Jahr
2018
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-89387-7_6