I'm a sucker for a book within a book which also includes glimpses of the workings of the publishing world and MFA programs. This book checks all those boxes. Jake is an author who has made a name for himself with his debut novel, but he's having trouble coming up with a blockbuster. To support himself he has taken on a teaching gig at an MFA program, where one student shares his plot for his novel, which should be an instant hit. The story immediately picks up steam after that.
Since I am a reader who wants to know as little as possible about a book, I will not provide any more plot points. Although I did guess the twist fairly early in the book, I still found the rest of the book and how all is revealed and wrapped up very satisfying. What I liked about the book is the realistic inner dialogue that Jake has with himself to justify his actions. His paranoia takes over his life and prevents him from enjoying his success and it makes him (and the reader) wonder if it was all worth it.
There is so much to unpack and discuss that I think this would be an excellent book club choice.
Since I am a reader who wants to know as little as possible about a book, I will not provide any more plot points. Although I did guess the twist fairly early in the book, I still found the rest of the book and how all is revealed and wrapped up very satisfying. What I liked about the book is the realistic inner dialogue that Jake has with himself to justify his actions. His paranoia takes over his life and prevents him from enjoying his success and it makes him (and the reader) wonder if it was all worth it.
There is so much to unpack and discuss that I think this would be an excellent book club choice.