The Good Life is a 2006 novel written by Jay McInerney. A sequel to his 1992 novel, Brightness Falls , it takes place immediately before, during, and after the events of September 11, 2001.
The Good Life is a 2006 novel written by Jay McInerney. A sequel to his 1992 novel, Brightness Falls , it takes place immediately before, during, and after the events of September 11, 2001.
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