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Playground

by Richard Powers (2024)

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Playground by Richard Powers is an acclaimed literary masterpiece celebrating major critical honors and timeless storytelling.

Setting / LocationGlobal
Story EraContemporary
Protagonist / CoreNotable Characters

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