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Last Exit to Brooklyn

Pages
256
Published
1994
Language
English

Synopsis

Dive into the gritty underbelly of 1950s Brooklyn, where a cast of desperate souls navigates a world of addiction, crime, and fleeting connections. This unflinching look at marginalized lives reveals the raw struggle for affection and belonging amidst alienation and aggression. A landmark work of transgressive fiction, it continues to shock with its brutal honesty.

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About the author

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Hubert Selby Jr.

Hubert Selby Jr. wrote raw, unflinching novels that explored the fringes of society. His most famous book, Last Exit to Brooklyn, is a powerful look at urban life.

Characters

VinnieSupporting
TralalaSupporting
All characters in Last Exit to Brooklyn