{"title":"Adam Ross","description":"\u003cp\u003eExplore the intriguing narratives woven by Adam Ross, a dynamic voice in the realm of general fiction. Known for his keen ability to delve into the intricacies of human relationships and the complexities of life, Ross crafts stories that captivate and provoke thought. His work resonates with readers who appreciate nuanced storytelling with rich character development.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOne of the standout works in this collection is \u003cem\u003ePlayworld\u003c\/em\u003e, a novel that showcases Ross's skill in blending compelling plots with eloquently expressed themes. Each book invites you to embark on a journey through vividly imagined worlds, reflective of the emotional landscapes we navigate in reality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDive into Adam Ross's collection and discover how his unique perspective and storytelling prowess offer fresh insights into the universal human experience. Whether you're in the mood for a captivating page-turner or a thoughtful exploration of life’s complexities, Adam Ross’s work is sure to leave a lasting impression.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"playworld-by-adam-ross-9780385351294","title":"Playworld","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA big and big-hearted novel—one enthralling, transformative year in the life of a child actor coming of age in a bygone Manhattan, from the critically acclaimed author of \u003cem\u003eMr. Peanut\u003c\/em\u003e (\"A brilliant, powerful, and memorable book\" - The New York Times)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\"Starting off 2025 with a novel this terrific gives me hope for the whole year.\" - Ron Charles, The Washington Post\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\"A gorgeous cat's cradle of a book . . . The swirling vapors of Holden Caulfield are present in \u003cem\u003ePlayworld\u003c\/em\u003e, for sure, but also Lolita, Willy Loman, Garp.\" - Alexandra Jacobs, The New York Times Book Review\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\"Extraordinary . . . A beguiling ode to a lost era . . . Line for line the book is a revelation.\" - Leigh Haber, Los Angeles Times\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe New York Times Book Review Editors' Choice. A big and big-hearted novel—one enthralling, transformative year in the life of a child actor coming of age in a bygone Manhattan, from the critically acclaimed author of \u003cem\u003eMr. Peanut\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\"In the fall of 1980, when I was fourteen, a friend of my parents named Naomi Shah fell in love with me. She was thirty-six, a mother of two, and married to a wealthy man. Like so many things that happened to me that year, it didn't seem strange at the time.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eGriffin Hurt is in over his head. Between his role as Peter Proton on the hit TV show \u003cem\u003eThe Nuclear Family\u003c\/em\u003e and the pressure of high school at New York's elite Boyd Prep—along with the increasingly compromising demands of his wrestling coach—he's teetering on the edge of collapse.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThen comes Naomi Shah, twenty-two years Griffin's senior. Unwilling to lay his burdens on his shrink—whom he shares with his father, mother, and younger brother, Oren—Griffin soon finds himself in the back of Naomi's Mercedes sedan, again and again, confessing all to the one person who might do him the most harm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLess a bildungsroman than a story of miseducation, \u003cem\u003ePlayworld\u003c\/em\u003e is a novel of epic proportions, bursting with laughter and heartache. 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The swirling vapors of Holden Caulfield are present in \u003ci\u003ePlayworld,\u003c\/i\u003e for sure, but also Lolita, Willy Loman, Garp.\u003cb\u003e' Alexandra Jacobs, \u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe New York Times Book Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e'Extraordinary . . . A beguiling ode to a lost era . . . Line for line the book is a revelation.' \u003cb\u003eLeigh Haber, \u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eLos Angeles Times\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGriffin Hurt is in over his head. Between his role as Peter Proton on the hit TV show \u003ci\u003eThe Nuclear Family\u003c\/i\u003e and the pressure of high school at New York's elite Boyd Prep—along with the increasingly compromising demands of his wrestling coach—he's teetering on the edge of collapse.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThen comes Naomi Shah, twenty-two years Griffin’s senior. 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