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Motherless Brooklyn

Book • 1999
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.

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Tim Ferriss
as a detective noir story, also adapted into a movie.
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when discussing the book that inspired his film "Motherless Brooklyn."
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as the inspiration for his film "Motherless Brooklyn", highlighting its unique character and compelling narrative.
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among his current reads, described as an extraordinary detective novel.
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when discussing the film "Motherless Brooklyn."
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as one of his all-time favorite books.
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as a classic detective noir novel.
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while discussing his new film.
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