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Recommended by John Podhoretz as the best American novel he's read in several years, portraying Generation Z and boomers.

Recommended by

Chris Ryan , inspired by Anthony Jeselnik's book recommendations.

Recommended by Dan Kois as an enthralling novel about a 14-year-old child actor in 1980s Manhattan.

Mentioned by Chris Holmes as his latest novel.

Mentioned by Chris Coffey as a book he recommends, and

Bradley Tusk notes that Hugo went to high school with the author.

Recommended by Daniel Bader as a phenomenal novel and one of the best books he's read in a long time.

Recommended by Dan Kois as an enthralling novel about a 14-year-old child actor in 1980s Manhattan.

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Joumana Khatib , highlighting its immersive setting and unique perspective on a child actor's life.

Recommended by Jordan Lauf as a transportative novel about growing up in New York in the 1980s.

Chosen by MJ Franklin as the book club pick because she wanted to read it after seeing it everywhere.

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