Why people recommend it
Private Citizens by Tony Tulathimutte is a contemporary satirical novel that follows the messy, interconnected lives of several young San Franciscans navigating technology, ambition, and existential dread in the Bay Area. Dwight Garner mentioned this work on The Book Review during a discussion about end-of-year reading lists and book critics' favorite discoveries. Garner credited a colleague named Jen with first turning him on to the author's writing, noting that he had not initially read this debut novel before exploring the author's later work. After subsequently picking up Private Citizens, Garner found the book to be terrific, adding his voice to those praising the sharp cultural observations and distinct comedic voice captured within its pages. The novel has frequently been discussed for its uncanny portrayal of modern millennial anxiety, digital culture, and urban striving, making Garner's retrospective praise a notable endorsement for readers seeking smart, biting contemporary fiction.
Who recommended it
- Dwight Garner Recommended
Dwight Garner — 1 mention
“Jen actually first turned me on to his work because I had not read his first novel remind me the title private citizens private citizens and I've since read it and it's terrific”