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Very Nice

By Marcy Dermansky
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Very Nice by Marcy Dermansky is a juicy, sharp tale that weaves together the lives of several characters entangled in messy, romantic complications. Centred around the lives of a student, a famous writer, and a divorced mother, their interactions lead to a witty narrative about desire, ambition, and the blurred lines within a seemingly idyllic family setting. The novel explores themes of love and identity while painting a satirical portrait of modern relationships.
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A vicious little novel, smart, efficient, mean, full of terrible people behaving terribly. Absolutely delightful. ― ROXANE GAY

Very Nice is so sexy and reads so smooth that I was utterly addicted. ― MARIA SEMPLE, AUTHOR OF WHERE'D YOU GO, BERNADETTE

Everything you need in your new favourite summer novel. ― KEVIN KWAN, AUTHOR OF CRAZY RICH ASIANS

Smart, sexy and funny ... Very Nice is her best yet. ― EMMA STRAUB, AUTHOR OF MODERN LOVERS

Rachel Klein never meant to kiss her creative writing professor, but with his long eyelashes, silky hair, and the sad, beautiful life he laid bare on Twitter, she does, and the kiss is very nice.

Zahid Azzam never planned to become a houseguest in his student’s sprawling Connecticut home, but with the sparkling swimming pool, the endless supply of strawberries, and Rachel’s beautiful mother, he does, and the home is very nice.

Becca Klein never thought she’d have a love affair so soon after her husband leaves her for a younger woman, but when her daughter’s professor walks into her home, bringing with him a poodle named Princess, she does, and the affair turns out to be... a very bad idea.

An ingenious blend of sex, secrets, and betrayal, Very Nice is a sharp, compulsive take on modern life from one of America's most exciting novelists.

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Very Nice by Marcy Dermansky is praised for its sexy, addictive reading style, with trenchant observations and dark humour that linger long after reading. The novel is described as a vicious, smart, and efficient read full of terrible people that adds delight to a reader's palate. Featuring a love triangle and incisive observations on class, it’s described as a smart, sexy, and wickedly fun satirical piece. It’s considered Dermansky’s best book to date, brimming with memorable characters and a finely tuned exploration of contemporary issues.

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ISBN: 9781526605672

Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 09 July 2020

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 22.0mm

Width: 130.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 220g

Pages: 304

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Fiction General Fiction Health & Wellness Literary Fiction Marcy Dermansky Self-Help & Personal Development

About the Author

Marcy Dermansky is the author of the novels Twins, Bad Marie and The Red Car. She lives in New Jersey with her daughter.

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