by Philip Roth
First published 2009
Aging actor Simon Axler's glory days are behind him. Adrift in a sea of self-doubt, he retreats from the spotlight, only to be pulled back in by an unexpected affair. As his personal life unravels, Simon must confront the demons of his past and make one final stand to reclaim his identity. A poignant meditation on fame, masculinity, and the ultimate challenge of the human spirit.
Genres: literary-fiction, american-fiction, 20th-century, contemporary, adult-fiction, 21st-century
Vibes: emotional, intimate, poignant, thought-provoking
Tropes: character-study, redemption, second-chance
Period: 20th-century, 21st-century
140 pages · Hardcover · Houghton Mifflin Harcourt