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  • Bright Lights, Big City

  • Written by: Jay McInerney
  • Narrated by: Daniel Passer
  • Length: 5 hrs and 11 mins
  • 4.0 out of 5 stars (2 ratings)

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Bright Lights, Big City

Written by: Jay McInerney
Narrated by: Daniel Passer
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Publisher's Summary

The tragicomedy of a young man in New York City, a writer, never named, who works as a fact-checker for a prestigious magazine. He struggles with the reality of his mother's death, alienation, and the seductive pull of drugs and a vibrant nightlife.
©2009 Random House; 1984 Jay McInerney

What the critics say

"A sidelong look at life in the Big Apple, as experienced by youth that once had hope and aspirations. In spite of the depths to which the main characters descend, the exuberance and humour of the narrative maintains its wonderful disregard for conventional behaviour with great buoyancy. An entertaining read, but it is the resignation and frustration that lingers in the mind that makes this novel so compelling." ( Kirkus)
"A rambunctious, deadly funny novel that goes right for the mark - the human heart." (Raymond Carver)
"The author is one of those reare writers who catches the moods, nuances and manners of a sub-culture with humor, finesse, skill and accuracy. A born stylist and remarkable discovery!" (George Plimpton)

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