The Portable Veblen A Novel

Set in the heart of Silicon Valley, this whimsical and darkly funny novel follows Veblen Amundsen-Hall, a quirky, self-taught translator and lover of squirrels, and her fiancé, Paul Vreeland, an ambitious neurologist. As they head toward marriage, the couple must navigate the interference of their highly dysfunctional families: Veblen’s hypochondriac, narcissistic mother and Paul’s counter-culture, anti-establishment parents. While Paul becomes entangled in a high-stakes deal involving a questionable medical device, Veblen struggles to maintain her independent spirit and her affinity for the naturalist world. The story is a sharp exploration of consumerism, family legacy, and the complexities of modern love, all seen through the lens of a young woman who marches to the beat of her own drum.

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