Charles Baxter’s Blood Test: A Comedy, is certainly comedic, but with an eerie spin.
Protagonist Brock Hobson is an average average guy who takes a blood test that indicates he’s predisposed to commit acts of violence. This test not only examines his blood, but also his internet history and responses to a detailed questionnaire.
I spoke with Charles Baxter about comedic writing and some of the real world businesses that predict our future actions in order to make money. Here's our conversation.
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Blood Test: A Comedy by Charles Baxter was published by Pantheon.
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