Last Resort (Lipstein novel)

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Last Resort
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Author Andrew Lipstein
Publisher Farrar, Straus and Giroux
Publication date
January 18, 2022
ISBN 978-0-3746-0270-3

Last Resort is a literary novel by Andrew Lipstein. It is Lipstein's debut novel. It was published by Farrar, Straus and Giroux in 2022.

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Plot summary

Aspiring novelist Caleb Horowitz prepares to publish his debut novel, which was plagiarized from the life story of his friend Avi. Unbeknownst to him, Avi has joined the editorial staff of a publishing company. When Avi sees Caleb's manuscript, he confronts him. The two agree to deal under which Avi is credited as the author and Caleb keeps the money from the book, which leaves Caleb unsatisfied.

Reception

The book received positive reviews from critics. [1] [2] [3] [4] It was shortlisted for the Bollinger Everyman Wodehouse Prize. [5]

References

  1. ↑ Hill, Matt Rowland (March 10, 2022). "Last Resort by Andrew Lipstein review – a hipster literary romp". The Guardian. ISSN   0261-3077 . Retrieved January 28, 2025.
  2. ↑ Young, Molly (January 19, 2022). "In 'Last Resort,' a Writer Turns a Friend's Story Into a Smash Success". The New York Times. ISSN   0362-4331 . Retrieved January 28, 2025.
  3. ↑ Kingsley, Brock (January 21, 2022). "Getting to the Heart in "Last Resort"". Chicago Review of Books. Retrieved January 28, 2025.
  4. ↑ LAST RESORT | Kirkus Reviews.
  5. ↑ Burnet, Graeme MacRae. "Shelf Awareness for Monday, October 3, 2022". www.shelf-awareness.com. Retrieved January 28, 2025.
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