39 pages 1 hour read

Ben Lerner

The Topeka School

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2019

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Reviews & Readership

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Ben Lerner’s The Topeka School intricately explores American masculinity, identity, and political discourse through a young protagonist. Reviews praise its lyrical prose and intellectual depth. Critics, however, note its dense narrative and abrupt transitions. Overall, it’s a thought-provoking read for those interested in language and psychology.

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Who Should Read The Topeka School?

A reader who enjoys The Topeka School by Ben Lerner likely appreciates introspective literary fiction, complex character development, and sociopolitical themes. Fans of Jonathan Franzen's The Corrections or Rachel Cusk's Outline trilogy, who seek a nuanced exploration of American life and identity, will find this novel compelling.

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Reading Age

18+years

Book Details

Genre
Coming of Age / Bildungsroman
American Literature
Modern Classic Fiction
Themes
Identity: Masculinity
Values/Ideas: Power & Greed
Life/Time: Coming of Age
Topics
History: U.S.