{"product_id":"the-wig","title":"The Wig","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"144\"\u003eFrom \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eCharles Wright\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e comes a sharp, satirical novel that explores identity, race, and social ambition through dark humour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"146\" data-end=\"285\"\u003eLester Jefferson is an educated Black man struggling to find stability and recognition in a world shaped by racism and social expectations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"287\" data-end=\"336\"\u003eAfter losing his job, his life begins to unravel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"338\" data-end=\"362\"\u003eThen he discovers a wig.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"364\" data-end=\"572\"\u003eWhat seems like an absurd detail becomes a symbol of transformation, obsession, and survival as Lester navigates increasingly chaotic situations involving politics, social climbing, and questions of identity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"574\" data-end=\"717\"\u003eAs his circumstances spiral further into absurdity, the novel delivers biting commentary on race relations, image, and the pressure to conform.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"719\" data-end=\"847\"\u003eDarkly funny, unconventional, and thought-provoking, \u003cstrong data-start=\"772\" data-end=\"783\"\u003eThe Wig\u003c\/strong\u003e uses satire to examine identity and society in unexpected ways.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"849\" data-end=\"1011\"\u003e✨ \u003cstrong data-start=\"851\" data-end=\"861\"\u003eGenre:\u003c\/strong\u003e Satire \/ Literary Fiction \/ Contemporary Classic\u003cbr data-start=\"910\" data-end=\"913\"\u003e🌶️ \u003cstrong data-start=\"917\" data-end=\"933\"\u003eSpice Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderate (themes\/language)\u003cbr data-start=\"960\" data-end=\"963\"\u003e📚 \u003cstrong data-start=\"966\" data-end=\"977\"\u003eSeries:\u003c\/strong\u003e Standalone\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1013\" data-end=\"1132\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eBold, strange, and sharply satirical—perfect for readers who enjoy absurdist fiction with strong social commentary 🎭📖\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Charles Wright","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43384846909530,"sku":null,"price":4.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0657\/9044\/3610\/files\/Untitled-2_94.png?v=1778982367","url":"https:\/\/onceuponacup.com\/products\/the-wig","provider":"Once Upon A Cup","version":"1.0","type":"link"}