Description
A sharp, witty satire of ambition, academia, and the dizzying pursuit of recognition, this novel follows an unlikely candidate whose quest for a Nobel Prize becomes increasingly entangled with ego, competition, and the absurdities of intellectual culture. As lofty ideals collide with personal schemes and institutional politics, the story probes what success really means—and what people are willing to sacrifice to achieve it. With incisive humor and a keen eye for human vanity, it offers an entertaining, thought-provoking look at prestige, self-invention, and the stories we tell about our own brilliance.
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paperback
Little Brown & Company
Published Jan 1, 2023
ISBN: 9780316513074
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First Published
2023
Language
eng
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