Home Land by Sam Lipsyte
The novel is a darkly humorous account of a man named Lewis Miner, aka "Teabag," who is living a less-than-successful life. Lewis, who is in his thirties, writes hilariously bitter and sarcastic updates to his high school alumni newsletter, detailing his various failures in love, work, and life in general. The book is a biting satire of American life and the concept of success, filled with black humor and sharp, witty writing.
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- Published
- 2004
- Nationality
- American
- Length
- Short
- Pages
- 240
- Original Language
- English
- Avg User Rating
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(3.5)
- Alternate Titles
- None
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This book is on the following 3 lists:
- 7th on A Premature Attempt at the 21st Century Canon (Vulture)
- 1240th on Our Users' Honorable Mention Favorite Books of All Time (The Greatest Books Users)
- The Best Novels You’ve Never Read (NY Mag)