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Motherless Brooklyn

Book • 1999

Professor of the History of Science Geoffrey Cantor

Jonathan Lethem

In 'Motherless Brooklyn', Jonathan Lethem tells the story of Lionel Essrog, a private investigator with Tourette's syndrome, who works for a small-time detective agency in Brooklyn.

After his mentor, Frank Minna, is murdered, Lionel sets out to solve the crime, navigating through a complex web of gangsters, corruption, and personal relationships.

The novel is praised for its unique protagonist, intricate plot, and Lethem's vivid portrayal of Brooklyn in the late 1990s.

It won the National Book Critics Circle Award for fiction in 1999 and the 2000 Gold Dagger award for crime fiction.

Mentioned by

Jonathan Lethem

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Mentioned in 8 episodes

Mentioned by

Tim Ferriss

as a detective noir story, also adapted into a movie.

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Mentioned by

Edward Norton

when discussing the book that inspired his film "Motherless Brooklyn."

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Roman Mars

in relation to the movie "Motherless Brooklyn" and its relation to "The Power Broker."

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Won the National Book Critics Circle Award.

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Mentioned by

Jonathan Lethem

as the novel he was working on when he moved back to New York.

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Mentioned by

Edward Norton

as the inspiration for his film "Motherless Brooklyn", highlighting its unique character and compelling narrative.

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B. Jeffrey Madoff

in relation to the film adaptation of the novel.

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Mentioned by

Rory Stewart

among his current reads, described as an extraordinary detective novel.

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Mentioned by

Edward Norton

when discussing the film "Motherless Brooklyn."

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Mentioned by

Alec Baldwin

when discussing his dramatic acting roles.

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Mentioned by

Sean Illing

as one of his all-time favorite books.

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Mentioned by

Max Lugavere

as a classic detective noir novel.

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Mentioned by

Bill Simmons

while discussing his new film.

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