The Incendiaries is a novel about a young woman who becomes involved with a cult tied to North Korea and the subsequent unraveling of her relationship with her boyfriend as he tries to understand what's happening. The narrative alternates between the perspectives of the two main characters, exploring themes of faith, love, and loss, and the destructive power of extremist beliefs. The novel is set in a prestigious university and offers a nuanced exploration of the complexities of belief and the human capacity for self-deception.
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