First published 2023
Nikesh Shukla, a rising stand-up comic, has one shot to land a big TV gig. But when a heckler's cruel taunts expose Nikesh's self-doubt, he must choose between playing it safe or taking a risk to find his true voice. As Nikesh navigates his personal and professional crises, he discovers that the only way to truly stand up is to stop running from his past.
Genres: fiction, humor, contemporary, comedy
Vibes: emotional, fast-paced, thought-provoking
Tropes: found-family, self-discovery
Period: 21st-century
262 pages · Paperback · Hachette UK