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gptkbp:instance_of
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gptkb:novel
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gptkbp:bfsLayer
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3
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gptkbp:bfsParent
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gptkb:Katherine_Dunn
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gptkbp:adaptation
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gptkb:theatre
gptkb:none
gptkb:graphic_novel
film rights sold
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gptkbp:author
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gptkb:Katherine_Dunn
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gptkbp:awards
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gptkb:none
World Fantasy Award nomination
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gptkbp:character
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gptkb:Arty_Binewski
gptkb:Chick_Binewski
gptkb:Miranda_Binewski
gptkb:Oly_Binewski
Miss Lick
Dr. Phyllis
the Aqua Boy
the Electric Eel
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gptkbp:character_development
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complex relationships
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gptkbp:critical_reception
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cult classic
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gptkbp:cultural_impact
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influenced other works of fiction
inspired discussions on beauty
explored societal norms
challenged perceptions of normality
sparked interest in genetic themes
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gptkbp:genre
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Gothic fiction
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gptkbp:has_character
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gptkb:Miranda_Binewski
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https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label
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Geek Love
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gptkbp:influence
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American culture
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gptkbp:influenced
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modern literature
pop culture
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gptkbp:influenced_by
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surrealism
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gptkbp:influences
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genetic engineering
freak shows
circus culture
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gptkbp:inspiration
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real-life circus performers
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gptkbp:isbn
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0-679-40145-5
978-0-375-70683-2
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gptkbp:language
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English
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gptkbp:main_character
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gptkb:Artur_Binewski
gptkb:Iphygenia_Binewski
gptkb:Lilith_Binewski
gptkb:Miranda_Binewski
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gptkbp:motif
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gptkb:benchmark
gptkb:betrayal
family loyalty
self-creation
freakishness
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gptkbp:narrative_style
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first-person
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gptkbp:notable_quote
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" I was born with a genetic mutation that made me a freak."
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gptkbp:page_count
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gptkb:368
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gptkbp:plot
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gptkb:moral_ambiguity
genetic manipulation
exploration of abnormality
family of circus performers
quest for acceptance
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gptkbp:published_by
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gptkb:1989
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gptkbp:publisher
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Knopf
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gptkbp:setting
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gptkb:20th_century
gptkb:Oregon
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gptkbp:symbolism
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gptkb:carnival
genetic engineering
artificiality
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gptkbp:theme
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gptkb:TV_series
gptkb:family
family dynamics
exploitation
freak show
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