Permanent Record (novel)

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Permanent Record
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First edition cover
Author Mary H.K. Choi
Audio read byVikas Adam [1]
Cover artistohgigue (illustration) [2]
Lizzy Bromley (design)
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish
GenreYoung adult novel
Publisher Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers
Publication date
September 3, 2019
Media typePrint (Hardcover)
Pages432
ISBN 978-1-5344-4597-0
[Fic]
LC Class PZ7.1.C5316 Per 2019

Permanent Record is a 2019 young adult novel by Mary H.K. Choi. It is her second novel and was published on September 3, 2019, by Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers, an imprint of Simon & Schuster. [3] [4] [5] [6] [7] [8] [9] In September 2019, it was selected for the Teen Vogue Book Club. [10]

Contents

Plot

After dropping out of New York University, Pablo Neruda Rind begins working the graveyard shift at a deli in Brooklyn while paying off a sizable credit card debt. In the early morning, pop music star Leanna Smart walks into the deli. The two strike up a conversation, with Pablo not aware of Leanna's stardom. After she returns days later, Pablo becomes swept up into Leanna's exciting and lavish lifestyle.

Background

On February 15, 2019, an excerpt of the novel was published through Entertainment Weekly . [2] Choi's previous novel, Emergency Contact , was also previewed through Entertainment Weekly. [11]

Permanent Record was published on September 3, 2019, by Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers, an imprint of Simon & Schuster. [3]

Reception

The novel debuted at number eight on The New York Times Young Adult Hardcover best-sellers list on September 22, 2019. [12] Publishers Weekly gave the novel a positive review, praising its characters and writing, "If the conclusion of the novel seems rushed, the rising action—filled with conflict, captivating events, and authentic-sounding, often humorous dialogue—will win readers, and teens like Pablo, who are unsure who they want to be, will relate to his dilemmas." [13] Kirkus Reviews gave the novel a mixed review, writing, "While the language has a contemporary feel and the range of diverse, appealing characters accurately reflects modern-day New York, the plot frequently drags, and character development is weak." [14] Susannah Goldstein of Booklist called the protagonist Pablo a "winning narrator" and wrote, "Choi's specificity, realistic dialogue, and humor ensure that the personal and romantic journeys feel warm and rewarding but never saccharine." [15]

Film adaptation

In December 2019, it was reported that Jon M. Chu is set to produce a feature film adaptation of the novel for Warner Bros. and is in talks to direct. [16]

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References

  1. ↑ "Permanent Record Audiobook by Mary H. K. Choi, Vikas Adam". Simon & Schuster . Retrieved October 2, 2019.
  2. 1 2 Canfield, David (February 15, 2019). "Mary H. K. Choi is back with another lovely, social-media tinged YA romance: Exclusive preview". Entertainment Weekly . Retrieved October 2, 2019.
  3. 1 2 "Permanent Record by Mary H. K. Choi". Simon & Schuster . Retrieved October 2, 2019.
  4. ↑ Paxson, Caitlyn (September 7, 2019). "'Permanent Record' Captures The Confusing Moments Between Adolescence And Adulthood". NPR . Retrieved October 2, 2019.
  5. ↑ Hong, Catherine (September 9, 2019). "The Korean-American Kids in These Books Bust Stereotypes". The New York Times . Retrieved October 3, 2019.
  6. ↑ Iversen, Kristin (September 3, 2019). "Mary H.K. Choi Is Doing What She's Meant To Do". Nylon . Retrieved October 3, 2019.
  7. ↑ Choi, Mary H.K. (September 3, 2019). "What Mary H.K. Choi Can't Live Without". The Strategist. New York . Retrieved October 3, 2019.
  8. ↑ Wally, Maxine (September 3, 2019). "Mary H.K. Choi Is Learning to Let Go of the Pressure". Women's Wear Daily . Retrieved October 3, 2019.
  9. ↑ Zhang, Jenny G. (September 3, 2019). "Mary, Queen of Snacks: How instant ramen, gummy candies, and late-night snacks guide the love story in Mary H.K. Choi's new novel, "Permanent Record"". Eater . Retrieved October 3, 2019.
  10. ↑ Tang, Dennis (September 26, 2019). "Teen Vogue Book Club September 2019: Mary H.K. Choi's "Permanent Record"". Teen Vogue . Retrieved October 3, 2019.
  11. ↑ Canfield, David (October 4, 2017). "Vice reporter Mary H.K. Choi previews debut novel Emergency Contact — see an exclusive excerpt and cover". Entertainment Weekly . Retrieved December 21, 2019.
  12. ↑ "Young Adult Hardcover - Best Sellers". The New York Times . September 22, 2019.
  13. ↑ "Children's Book Review: Permanent Record by Mary H.K. Choi". Publishers Weekly . June 13, 2019. Retrieved October 3, 2019.
  14. ↑ "Permanent Record by Mary H.K. Choi". Kirkus Reviews . June 5, 2019. Retrieved October 3, 2019.
  15. ↑ Goldstein, Susannah. "Permanent Record, by Mary H. K. Choi". Booklist Online . Retrieved October 3, 2019.
  16. ↑ D'Alessandro, Anthony (December 17, 2019). "Jon M. Chu To Produce & In Talks To Direct Feature Take On YA Novel 'Permanent Record' For Warner Bros". Deadline. Retrieved December 17, 2019.
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