Trick Mirror

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SKU: 9780008294953
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Reflections on Self-Delusion

By Jia Tolentino

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Trick Mirror by Jia Tolentino is a collection of incisive essays exploring the complexities and contradictions of modern life. The book delves into the ways in which cultural phenomena, social movements, and digital realities shape personal identity and collective experiences. Through sharp wit and observation, Tolentino navigates topics ranging from the influence of the internet to the intricacies of self-delusion.
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You might enjoy this book if you're intrigued by the complexities of self-delusion in the digital age. The author offers keen insights and explores how the internet and modern culture shape our identity, making it a thought-provoking read for those interested in contemporary commentary.

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A Times book of the year A Guardian book of the year ‘Magnificent’The Times ‘Dazzling’ New Statesman ‘It filled me with hope’ Zadie Smith

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A Times book of the year

A Guardian book of the year

‘Magnificent’ – The Times

‘Dazzling’ – New Statesman

‘It filled me with hope’ – Zadie Smith

What happens to our behaviour when we live most of our lives online? What does it mean to ‘always be optimising’? And what is it about scams and the millennial generation?

Offering nuanced and witty reflections on feminism, reality TV, the internet, drugs, identity and more, Trick Mirror is a multifaceted, thought-provoking, and entertaining response to our zeitgeist – a must-read for anyone interested in the way we live and think today.

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Trick Mirror by Jia Tolentino has been described as a masterclass in contemporary thought, offering readers an engaging and reflective journey. Reviewers praise its insightful and playful commentary on modern culture and societal behaviours, likening Tolentino to renowned essayists. Her writing is credited with captivating brilliance, making it both a substantial and entertaining read that challenges and delights.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780008294953

Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 23 July 2020

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Fourth Estate Ltd

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 22.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 230g

Pages: 320

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About the Author

Jia Tolentino is a staff writer at The New Yorker. She grew up in Texas, attended the University of Virginia, and served in Kyrgyzstan in the Peace Corps. She received her MFA in fiction from the University of Michigan. She was a contributing editor at The Hairpin and the deputy editor at Jezebel. Her work has appeared in The New York Times, The New York Times Magazine, Time, Grantland, Slate, Pitchfork, Bon Appetit, Spin, and Fader. She lives in Brooklyn.

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