# Dirty Work

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- Book: [Dirty Work](https://www.bookquiver.com/pat-cadigan/dirty-work) ([Dirty Work.md](https://www.bookquiver.com/pat-cadigan/dirty-work.md))
- Authors: [Pat Cadigan](https://www.bookquiver.com/pat-cadigan)
- Publisher: gateway
- Medium: ebook
- ISBN: 978-05-7512-023-5
- Published: 2011-11-14
- Language: en_GB
- Binding: E-book

## Description

Dirty Work? In a manner of speaking, perhaps, but certainly not along the lines of de Sade or Henry Miller. " Dirty" maybe because within this remarkable volume of short stories (a follow-up to her award-winning collection Patterns) author Pat Cadigan unflinchingly explores the implications of technology on modern and near-future societies, humorously challenges our perceptions of reality, and chillingly strips away our civilized facades to confront the bestial nature of our souls. With stories like " Home By the Sea," " Dispatches from the Revolution," " No Prisoners," "50 Ways to Improve Your Orgasm," and " Naming Names," Pat Cadigan exhibits an enviable ability to tackle a variety of themes, moods, and perspectives. And makes it all seem easy. Featuring 18 stunning fictions (including the previously unpublished " Lost Girls" written especially for this book)-as well as intriguing author introduction to each story-Dirty Work is a thought provoking, often funny, never compromising collection by one of America's most gifted authors. It doesn't get any better than this.