The Mysteries of Pittsburgh
by Michael Chabon
The Mysteries of Pittsburgh by Michael Chabon holds a well received rating of 3.63 out of 5, based on 19.8K reader ratings. First published in 1988. The book spans 320 pages.
About The Mysteries of Pittsburgh
The enthralling debut from bestselling novelist Michael Chabon is a penetrating narrative of complex friendships, father-son conflicts, and the awakening of a young man’s sexual identity.Chabon masterfully renders the funny, tender, and captivating first-person narrative of Art Bechstein, whose confusion and heartache echo the tones of literary forebears like The Catcher in the Rye’s Holden Caulfield and The Great Gatsby’s Nick Carraway.The Mysteries of Pittsburgh incontrovertibly established Chabon as a powerful force in contemporary fiction, even before his Pulitzer Prize-winning novel The Amazing Adventures of Kavalier & Clay set the literary world spinning. An unforgettable story of coming of age in America, it is also an essential milestone in the movement of American fiction, from a novelist who has become one of the most important and enduring voices of this generation.
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | Michael Chabon |
| Published | 1988 |
| Pages | 320 |
| Genres | Fiction, Fiction, Romance, Books, Classics |
| Average Rating | 3.63 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 19,778 |
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What genre is The Mysteries of Pittsburgh?
The Mysteries of Pittsburgh is categorized as Fiction, Fiction, Romance, Books. Its primary genre classification is Mystery & Thriller.
Is The Mysteries of Pittsburgh worth reading?
Based on 19.8K reader ratings, The Mysteries of Pittsburgh has an average score of 3.63 out of 5.00, which is considered "Well Received."
How many pages is The Mysteries of Pittsburgh?
The Mysteries of Pittsburgh has 320 pages.
Who wrote The Mysteries of Pittsburgh?
The Mysteries of Pittsburgh was written by Michael Chabon. It was first published in 1988.
What is the ISBN for The Mysteries of Pittsburgh?
The ISBN-13 for The Mysteries of Pittsburgh is 9780060790590.0.
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