“An entertaining tale rich in schadenfreude as bad things happen to
a hapless billionaire” (Kirkus Reviews, starred review). Jay
Gladstone was born to privilege. He is a civic leader and a generous
philanthropist, as well as the owner of an NBA team. But in today’s
New York, even a wealthy man’s life can spin out of control, no
matter the money or influence he possesses. Jay sees himself as a
moral man, determined not to repeat his father’s mistakes. He would
rather focus on his unstable second marriage and his daughter, Aviva,
than worry about questions of race or privilege. However, he moves
through a sensitive and aware world: that of Dag Maxwell, the black
star forward, and white police officer Russell Plesko, who makes a
decision that has resonating consequences—particularly for a DA
whose hopes for a future in politics will rest on an explosive
prosecution. Set during Barack Obama’s presidency, this artful
novel illuminates contemporary America and does not shy away from
questions about our scalding social divide—why is conversation about
race so fraught, to what degree is the justice system impartial, and
does great wealth inoculate those who have it?—and explores the
aftermath of unforgivable errors and the unpredictability of the court
of public opinion. “Greenland takes a Dickensian delight in letting
the plot sprawl with parallels, digressions, false leads, and
twists.” —Kirkus Reviews (starred review) “A wild and funny
page-turner of a novel that grabs you and doesn’t let go.”
—Larry David
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ISBN
9781609454630
Publisert
2019
Utgiver
Vendor
Europa Editions
Språk
Product language
Engelsk
Format
Product format
Digital bok
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