Fortress of Solitude
Book • 2014
The Fortress of Solitude by Jonathan Lethem is a coming-of-age novel that follows the unlikely friendship between Dylan Ebdus, a white boy, and Mingus Rude, a black boy, in 1970s Brooklyn.
The novel delves into themes of race, identity, and the power of music against the backdrop of urban decay and social change.
As the boys navigate their teenage years, their bond is tested by the harsh realities of their environment.
The novel delves into themes of race, identity, and the power of music against the backdrop of urban decay and social change.
As the boys navigate their teenage years, their bond is tested by the harsh realities of their environment.
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