The Fortress of Solitude
by Jonathan Lethem
The Fortress of Solitude by Jonathan Lethem holds a well received rating of 3.87 out of 5, based on 15.1K reader ratings. First published in 2003. The book spans 528 pages.
About The Fortress of Solitude
From the prize-winning author of Motherless Brooklyn, a daring, riotous, sweeping novel that spins the tale of two friends and their adventures in late 20th-century America.This is the story of two boys, Dylan Ebdus and Mingus Rude. They live in Brooklyn and are friends and neighbours; but since Dylan is white and Mingus is black, their friendship is not simple.This is the story of 1970s America, a time when the simplest decisions - what music you listen to, whether to speak to the kid in the seat next to you, whether to give up your lunch money - are laden with potential political, social and racial disaster. This is also the story of 1990s America, when nobody cared anymore.This is the story of what would happen if two teenaged boys obsessed with comic book heroes actually had superpowers: they would screw up their lives.
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | Jonathan Lethem |
| Published | 2003 |
| Pages | 528 |
| Genres | Fiction, Fiction, Historical Fiction, Fantasy |
| Average Rating | 3.87 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 15,100 |
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What genre is The Fortress of Solitude?
The Fortress of Solitude is categorized as Fiction, Fiction, Historical Fiction, Fantasy. Its primary genre classification is Fantasy.
Is The Fortress of Solitude worth reading?
Based on 15.1K reader ratings, The Fortress of Solitude has an average score of 3.87 out of 5.00, which is considered "Well Received."
How many pages is The Fortress of Solitude?
The Fortress of Solitude has 528 pages. It is a longer read suited for dedicated readers.
Who wrote The Fortress of Solitude?
The Fortress of Solitude was written by Jonathan Lethem. It was first published in 2003.
What is the ISBN for The Fortress of Solitude?
The ISBN-13 for The Fortress of Solitude is 9780571219350.0.
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