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The Flamethrowers by Rachel Kushner follows Reno, a young artist who moves to New York City in the 1970s and becomes entangled with the wealthy, creative Sandro and his friend Ronnie. Her journey takes her from the art world of New York to the Italian countryside where she navigates complex relationships, her artistic ambitions, and political upheaval, embedding herself in labor rights movements that challenge the status quo. The novel includes instances of violence and exploitation.