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"The combination of memoir with a perceptive judgment of America's often-empty vision of success is powerful." -- Publisher's Weekly / BookLife Prize Score: 9.5 out of 10
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What if the American Dream was just a glitter-fueled lie? Soaked in pop culture and bad decisions, this Queer Millennial Odyssey is part confessional, part caper. It's a story woven into the fabric of a generation that voted reality TV into the White House and made grift a national pastime. The journey is outrageous, hilarious, and, at times, deeply self-aware.
Inked in glitter pen and promise, this Lisa Frank-inspired, late-stage capitalist fever dream is told through the eyes of an eight-year-old boy who believed every lie Ronald Reagan ever sold him -- an unhinged adventure for anyone who's ever chased something wild in a world that never made space for them. It's not a pull-yourself-up-by-your-bootstraps kind of story -- we were all sold a sugar-coated lie: work hard, play by the rules, and success will fall into your lap. "Personally," he retorts, "I've found I'm more prosperous when I lie, cheat, and steal." This prankish take on the American Dream might just keep you turning the pages.
With the charm of a rogue and the morals of a raccoon, our antihero drags readers through scams, schemes, and self-sabotage -- from backyard cons to a cutting-edge experiment with AI. You see, we've all been caught up in that chase: more money, more status, more validation. And I'm no different...
"But he is different, because he dared live an unlikely life in a society that punishes those who try it." -- Publishers Weekly
In the end, one question remains:
In a game that is rigged for the rich, can you beat the system -- or will it beat you?
Early Critical Acclaim:
"This is a raucously funny book, with raffish prose full of self-deprecating humor regarding the distance between exalted pretensions and awkward reality... The result is a luminous tribute to the inestimable value of not quite getting what you want." -- Kirkus Reviews (Verdict: Get it!)
"Readers who may have thought Catcher in the Rye and other coming-of-age stories held wry humor along with insights will find these classics must take a step back for contemporary authors such as Luke Stoffel." -- Midwest Book Review (Reviewer's Choice)
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A Mostly True Misadventure: This novel is based on real-life events. However, some names and identifying details have been changed to protect the privacy of those involved. The story has been only lightly fictionalized for this purpose.
Warning: May cause feelings: This story also delves into bullying, learning disabilities, LGBTQ+ relationships, illness, and the role of AI in creativity -- handled with humor, honesty, and a lot of heart. So with that out of the way -- ready to dive in? Let's make a deal...
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