Book · 1984 · Fiction
Money
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- people
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- podcast
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- episodes
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- recommendations
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More people thought it was funny when it came out than American Psycho.
What they say about it
- Starting point for reading Amis“good one to start with”2
- Mentioned alongside London Fields“London Fields and Money”2
The best things said about it
Money I think is a good one to start with, it's probably my favorite.
Start with the three with London Fields, Money, and The Information.
It was Amis, it was London Fields and Money.
There's a book by Martin Amis on here, 1984 book called Money.
4 people who brought it up
Why people recommend it
Money by Martin Amis is a satirical 1984 novel that skewers the excesses, crass consumerism, and moral bankruptcy of 1980s celebrity culture through the chaotic perspective of protagonist John Self. The book received high praise across multiple episodes of The Book Review podcast, particularly during tributes to the late author. John Williams, Dwight Garner, and Jason Zinman all recommended the novel as an essential starting point for readers discovering Martin Amis, with Garner and Zinman grouping it alongside London Fields and The Information as part of the author's core trilogy of masterpieces. Alexandra Jacobs discussed the novel on an episode dedicated to comedic literature, noting that upon its release, more contemporary readers recognized its dark, biting humor compared to other provocative satires of the decade. The podcast contributors emphasized the book's linguistic energy and its brutal, hilarious critique of modern greed. Through these retrospectives, speakers celebrated Martin Amis's unique comedic voice and his ability to construct an unforgettable, dizzying portrait of urban decay and personal corruption through brilliantly stylized prose.
Every mention
Jason Zinoman yeah I think you you start with the three with London Fields money and the information 2
“it was Amos it was London Fields and money the Rachel papers I think is a bad early dating book together”
“yeah I think you you start with the three with London Fields money and the information”
Dwight Garner yeah probably money I think is a good one to start with it's probably my favorite that and the information… 1
“yeah probably money I think is a good one to start with it's probably my favorite that and the information are probably my favorite”
John Williams Martin amos's money 1
Alexandra Jacobs there's a book by Martin Amos on here 1984 book called money 2
“there's a book by Martin Amos on here 1984 book called money”
“and I I think more people thought it was funny when it came out than American Psycho”
Other mentions (1: passing, ad reads, own books)
“and then I also think it's really useful for Comic novels for some reason I think of like money by Martin Amos or Homeland by Sam lip site”