Two genre novels offer entertainment -- and plenty of wry social commentary
Summary
The article discusses two genre novels that combine entertainment with smart social commentary. The books highlighted are an espionage novel involving a comedian-turned-agent in Eastern Europe and a crime novel about a professor's plan to steal an African art piece as a protest against colonialism.Key Facts
- The novels are presented as works of genre fiction with deeper social messages.
- "Pariah" by Dan Fesperman features a comedian recruited by the CIA for a spying mission in Eastern Europe.
- The main character in "Pariah," Hal Knight, is a former Congressman from California.
- "The Dancing Face" by Mike Phillips involves a professor's attempt to steal a cultural artifact as a form of protest.
- "The Dancing Face" was originally published in 1997 in Britain and is now available in the U.S.
- The novels are examined for their ability to entertain while offering commentary on social issues.
- Both novels draw connections to real-life issues and historical contexts.
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