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“Super Sad True Love Story” by Gary Shteyngart is a dystopian satire set in a near-future America teetering on the brink of collapse. The novel follows the unlikely romance between Lenny Abramov, a middle-aged, technology-averse book lover, and Eunice Park, a much younger, materialistic Korean-American woman. Their relationship unfolds against a backdrop of societal decay, dominated by hyper-consumerism, invasive surveillance, and a failing economy. Through their love story, the novel explores themes of identity, connection, and the impact of technology on human relationships. Lenny’s old-fashioned values and Eunice’s modern sensibilities create a poignant and often humorous contrast, highlighting the generational and cultural divides in a rapidly changing world. Shteyngart’s sharp wit and keen social observations make “Super Sad True Love Story” a compelling critique of contemporary life and a cautionary tale about the future.