Preparation for the Next Life by Atticus Lish
This novel tells the story of a U.S. Army veteran suffering from PTSD and a Chinese Muslim immigrant, both struggling to survive in the harsh realities of New York City. Their lives intersect and they form a relationship, trying to make sense of their past traumas, navigate the complexities of their present, and find hope for a better future. The book provides an intense, gritty portrayal of life on the fringes of society, highlighting issues of immigration, class, and the human cost of war.
The 7965th greatest book of all time
- Published
- 2014
- Nationality
- American
- Type
- Fiction
- Pages
- 424
- Words
- Unknown
- Original Language
- English
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This book is on the following lists:
- 7th on A Premature Attempt at the 21st Century Canon (Vulture)
- PEN/Faulkner Award for Fiction (PEN/Faulkner)