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Simon Rich’s *Hits & Misses* is a collection of short stories that uses humor and satire to explore the foibles of fame, the pitfalls of success, and the human side of failure in a media‑obsessed world. The book’s tales, rooted in the author's own experience in entertainment, playfully comment on the rise of social media influencers and reality‑TV stars while highlighting universal truths about ambition, desire, and resilience. New York Times‑reviewed, this volume showcases Rich’s hallmark wit and sharp, satirical prose, inviting readers to laugh at both themselves and the spectacle of celebrity culture.
First publish date: 2018
Genre: General Fiction/Short Stories
Authors: Simon Rich
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