Hooking Up

by Tom Wolfe

Rating: 2.50 (1 ratings)

First published 2000

In "Hooking Up," bestselling author Tom Wolfe crisscrosses America, bearing witness to the profound changes sweeping through society. From the sexual mores of teenagers to the earth-shaking revelations of genetics and neuroscience, Wolfe's keen eye captures the zeitgeist of the turn of the millennium. Anchoring the collection is the novella "Ambush at Fort Bragg," which presciently foreshadows real-life scandals. Wolfe's trademark wit and unparalleled reporting skills combine to create an essential portrait of a culture in flux.

Genres: american, contemporary, non-fiction, 21st-century

Vibes: fast-paced, intimate, thought-provoking

Tropes: social-commentary

Setting: United States, USA

Period: 1971-

304 pages · Paperback · Picador

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