Reward System

Name: Reward System
Brand: Allen & Unwin
SKU: 9780571363797
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'A superb writer, by turns funny, graceful, acidly cynical, lyrical' GUARDIAN

By Jem Calder

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Summary

Reward System by Jem Calder explores the complex relationships and interwoven lives of its characters, focusing on modern human connections amidst technology and social pressures. The narrative delves into personal and professional themes, touching upon malaise and ambition in contemporary society, blending intimacy with a touch of wit. The book reflects on how individuals navigate their desires and struggles in an ever-evolving world.
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Book Hero Magic created this recommendation. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! IS THIS YOUR NEXT READ?

You might enjoy this book if you're drawn to nuanced explorations of modern life and relationships. The author weaves together stories that capture the complexities of digital existence, touching on themes of connection and disconnection in a way that's both insightful and engaging. Fans of contemporary fiction delving into the intricacies of our interconnected world will likely find it compelling.

For fans of Patricia Lockwood and Ben Lerner, audacious fictions of a generation wondering: what now?

For fans of Patricia Lockwood and Ben Lerner, audacious fictions of a generation wondering: what now?

Description

If you've been waiting for someone to close the gap on social distancing, to capture the furtive problems of social media, to make you laugh at your own alienation, to wrap your mind around the narcissism of small differences, then Calder is your new best friend, and his debut collection is the must-read book of the year.

- Andrew O'Hagan

Julia has landed a fresh start as a chef at an up-and-coming city restaurant. Her ex-boyfriend, Nick, is flirting with sobriety and nobody else. Life should have started to take shape by now, but instead they're trying to make new versions of themselves, searching for a good answer to the question: 'What do you do?'

'An exhilarating and beautiful book by an extraordinarily gifted writer.'

- Sally Rooney

'Remarkably fresh... Calder's writing achieves that rare thing of capturing how it feels to be young.' - Esquire

Book Hero Magic summarised reviews for this book. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! HOW HAS THIS BEEN REVIEWED?

Reward System by Jem Calder is praised for its incisive depiction of contemporary life, capturing the nuances of digital interactions and the alienation tied to modern work and money. Reviewers appreciate the book’s portrayal of a generation through sharp, vivid scenes, and its exploration of the emotional landscape of the digital age.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780571363797

Publisher: Faber & Faber

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 04 May 2023

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Faber & Faber

Edition: Main

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 20.0mm

Width: 130.0mm

Height: 196.0mm

Weight: 250g

Pages: 304

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About the Author

Jem Calder was born in Cambridge, and lives and works in London. His fiction has been published in The Stinging Fly and Granta. Reward System is his first book.

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