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In the bustling, wit‑rich landscape of 21st‑century America, Adele Waldman explores the interior life of a young male protagonist who considers himself above surface‑level comparisons. Despite this self‑perception, he is haunted by status anxiety and a persistent pattern of letting down the women he is drawn to. Set against the backdrop of contemporary New York, the novel examines the complexities of modern man‑woman relationships and the journey toward self‑realization.
First publish date: 2013
Genre: Romance/Contemporary Romance
Authors: Adele Waldman
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