Fuccboi

Name: Fuccboi
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SKU: 9781472293145
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A fearless and savagely funny examination of masculinity, from an electrifying new voice

By Sean Thor Conroe

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In Fuccboi by Sean Thor Conroe, readers follow a young man's chaotic journey on the fringes of a rapidly gentrifying city. Hustling between odd jobs and navigating the complexities of modern masculinity, he grapples with relationships and self-discovery. The narrative paints a vivid picture of a millennial's search for identity amidst the noise of urban life.
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This book may appeal to you if you enjoy contemporary fiction that delves into the complexities of modern masculinity and self-discovery. The narrative is both raw and reflective, immersing readers in the inner thoughts and experiences of a young protagonist navigating relationships and identity in an urban setting. Its unique voice and exploration of millennial struggles make it a compelling read for anyone interested in character-driven stories.

Fuccboi

A fearless and savagely funny examination of masculinity under late capitalism, from an electrifying new voice

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'Got under my skin in the way the best writing can' SHEILA HETI

A fearless and savagely funny examination of masculinity under late capitalism, from an electrifying new voice

Set in Philly one year into Trump's presidency, Sean Thor Conroe's audacious, freewheeling debut follows our eponymous fuccboi, Sean, as he attempts to live meaningfully in a world that doesn't seem to need him. Reconciling past, failed selves — cross-country walker, SoundCloud rapper, weed farmer — he now finds himself back in his college city, trying to write, doing stimulant-fuelled bike deliveries to eat. Unable to accept that his ex has dropped him, yet still engaged in all the same fuckery — being coy and spineless, dodging decisions, maintaining a rotation of baes — that led to her leaving in the first place. But now Sean has begun to wonder, how sustainable is this mode? How much fuckery is too much fuckery?

Written in a riotous, utterly original idiom, and slyly undercutting both the hypocrisy of our era and that of Sean himself, Fuccboi is an unvarnished, playful, and searching examination of what it means to be a man.

'Terse and intense and new and sort of fucked up but knowingly so. I loved it' TOMMY ORANGE, author of THERE THERE

'Sean Conroe isn't one of the writers there's a hundred of . . . He writes what's his own, his own way' NICO WALKER, author of CHERRY

'Like Knausgaard, Conroe has a knack for making the mundane enthralling' CHRIS POWER, author of A LONELY MAN

'How brilliant to finally have a novel that examines contemporary masculinity with such candour, with such humour and style as to immediately read like a modern classic' BARRY PIERCE, IRISH TIMES

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?

Fuccboi by Sean Thor Conroe has received mixed but intriguing reviews. Critics praise its intense narrative and distinctive voice, combining savage humour and wry social observations. The novel is noted for its candid and fresh exploration of modern masculinity, with a style that is both colloquial and poetic, captivating readers through humour and a bold reflection on contemporary male identity and societal norms.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781472293145

Publisher: Headline Publishing Group

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 01 September 2022

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Wildfire

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 26.0mm

Width: 130.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 251g

Pages: 352

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About the Author

SEAN THOR CONROE was born KAMURA SHO in Tokyo in 1991. He was raised in Scotland, Upstate New York and Northern California. In 2014, he walked from Philly to Colorado. He studied Writing and Reading and Philosophy at Swarthmore College. He started attending the Columbia University School of the Arts in 2019. His writing has appeared in New York Tyrant, The Nervous Breakdown, Hobart, Vol 1 Brooklyn, Expat, Soft Cartel, Gay Death Trance, HTML Giant, Back Patio, and X-R-A-Y. He hosts the book podcast 1storypod and lives in Harlem.