Glengarry Glen Ross by David Mamet
The book is a scathing critique of the cutthroat world of real estate sales. It follows a group of desperate salesmen in Chicago who are willing to engage in a range of unethical and illegal acts—from lies and flattery to bribery and burglary—to sell undesirable real estate to unwitting buyers. The story is a snapshot of their lives over two days, highlighting the intense pressure they face from their company to close deals by any means necessary in order to survive in a merciless, competitive environment. The narrative delves into themes of capitalism, desperation, and the corrupting influence of a high-stakes sales culture, all while presenting a darkly comedic portrayal of the characters' struggles for success and self-preservation.
The 5350th greatest book of all time
- Published
- 1984
- Nationality
- American
- Type
- Fiction
- Pages
- Unknown
- Words
- Unknown
- Original Language
- English
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This book is on the following lists:
- 13th on 50 Greatest Plays of The Past 100 Years (1913–2013) (Entertainment Weekly)
- 17th on The 101 GREATEST PLAYS of the Past 100 Years (1920-2020) (Broadway World)
- 78th on The Drama 100 - A Ranking of the Greatest Plays of All Time (Book)