Anthony's Recommendation
"Incredible book. Loved the sparse, emotionless writing style. A rags to riches story that kicks off with a sexual assault/murder and ends with the first real choice the hero gets to make in his entire life. Highly recommend. The publisher is calling this one 'a propulsive, hypnotic novel, about a man whose future is derailed by a series of events that he is unable to control.' This sounds tragic, timely and heartbreaking. David Szalay is an incredible writer. Excited for this #NewBookTuesday!"
— Anthony Jeselnik, #NewBookTuesday
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About this book
A novel that begins with a sexual assault/murder and follows the protagonist's journey from a life of poverty to unexpected wealth. The story explores themes of morality, choice, and the consequences of actions, told through a sparse and emotionless writing style.
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Anthony Jeselnik recommended this book on his Instagram story as part of his weekly #NewBookTuesday series on March 31, 2025.
"Every Tuesday, I share a book recommendation. Not sponsored, just books I think are worth reading."— Anthony Jeselnik