Gain (novel)

Gain (novel)

"Gain" (ISBN 0-374-15996-3) is a novel by Richard Powers published by in 1998. It intertwines two stories: the first is the history of Clare International, a chemical conglomerate with origins in soap manufacturing in the early 18th century; the second is of Laura Bodey, a 42-year-old divorcée living near Clare International's headquarters who develops ovarian cancer.

External links

* [http://richardpowers.net/novels_gain.htm Bibliography of editions of Gain.]
* [http://richardpowers.net/reviews_gain.htm Listing of reviews and writings about Gain.]


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