Description
In the heart of Brooklyn, a young man with Tourette's syndrome named Lionel Essrog finds his world shattered when his mentor and friend is murdered. Driven by a fierce loyalty and an unshakeable need for truth, Lionel must navigate a labyrinth of secrets, power plays, and hidden agendas within the city's underbelly. As he untangles the complex web of relationships and unspoken rules that govern his neighborhood, Lionel confronts not only the external forces threatening his community but also the internal struggles of his own condition. This gripping narrative explores themes of identity, loyalty, and the search for justice in a world where appearances are deceiving and the line between right and wrong is constantly blurred.
Available Editions
paperback
Vintage
Published Oct 24, 2000
344 pages
ISBN: 9780375724830
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Details
First Published
2000
Language
eng
Content Warnings
Content and trigger warnings for Motherless Brooklyn by Jonathan Lethem.