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The title of the book 'Brightness falls' by Jay McInerney describes a narrative centered around the lives of the Calloway couple. This couple, Russell and Corrine, find themselves in a relationship filled with love and happiness, yet they are constantly surrounded by a wide variety of people and wealth in a bustling city. The book aims to explore the psychological aspects of their relationship and their success in their marriage. Through this, it delves into the lives of the people around them and the impact their relationship has on their personal and professional lives.
First publish date: 1992
Genre: Family & Domestic Fiction/Marriage & Divorce Fiction
Authors: Jay McInerney
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