Book · 2017 · Families
Who is Rich?
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I thought Matthew clams who is Rich would have been a fantastic Darkhorse choice.
The best things said about it
I'm reading a a comic novel that came out earlier this year I think in the summer by Matthew clam is called who is Rich and this book has had the distinction for me of being a book that I find like incredibly depressing but that has like laugh out loud elements on like like every page.
But a review that has just gone online and will be in an upcoming issue is our review of Matthew clam's new novel who is Rich.
Why people recommend it
Who Is Rich? is a contemporary comic novel by Matthew Klam that explores modern marriage, wealth, and middle-aged ennui through the perspective of a successful cartoonist. The book received enthusiastic attention on The Book Review podcast from several critics. Gal Beckerman recommended the novel during a roundtable discussion, noting that it offered a unique combination of deeply depressing themes paired with laugh-out-loud humorous elements on nearly every page. Maria Russo similarly highlighted the novel, stating that it deserved recognition as a fantastic dark horse choice among recent fiction. Additionally, Greg Cowles discussed the publication of the review for the book on the podcast's online platform ahead of its print appearance. These varied endorsements illustrate the novel's capacity to provoke strong reactions, balancing sharp social satire with darker character studies. The podcast discussions collectively positioned the work as a memorable and distinct addition to contemporary comic fiction, capturing the complexities and absurdities of modern American life with striking narrative energy.
Every mention
Gal Beckerman I'm reading a a comic novel that came out earlier this year I think in the summer by Matthew clam is called… 1
“I'm reading a a comic novel that came out earlier this year I think in the summer by Matthew clam is called who is Rich and this book has had the distinction for me of being a book that I find like incredibly depressing but that has like laugh out loud elements on like like every page”
Maria Russo I thought Matthew clams who is Rich would have been a fantastic Darkhorse choice 1
“I thought Matthew clams who is Rich would have been a fantastic Darkhorse choice”
Greg Cowles but a review that has just gone online and will be in an upcoming issue is our review of Matthew clam's new… 1
“but a review that has just gone online and will be in an upcoming issue is our review of Matthew clam's new novel who is Rich”
Other mentions (1: passing, ad reads, own books)
“it reminded me a little bit of who is Rich by Matthew clam which also has this sense of an outsider coming into a very privileged world”