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All the Sad Young Literary Men

Pages
256
Published
2008
Language
English

Synopsis

Follow the lives of Mark, Keith, and Sam, three young men navigating post-college life, complicated relationships, and the elusive pursuit of maturity and fame. Mark grapples with divorce and online dating while attempting to focus on his graduate studies. Sam strives to write a significant Zionist epic despite his lack of connection to the culture. Meanwhile, Keith contends with his family's past and finds an unexpected connection in Brooklyn. This novel offers a comedic yet honest look at their struggles and triumphs.

About the author

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Keith Gessen

Keith Gessen writes both fiction and non-fiction, often exploring Russian culture and contemporary politics. He is the author of the novel All the Sad Young Literary Men and essay collections such as All art is propaganda and The Wall in my head.

Characters

King MarkProtagonist
SamProtagonist
KeithProtagonist
All characters in All the Sad Young Literary Men