The Fuck-Up
by Arthur Nersesian
The Fuck-Up by Arthur Nersesian holds a well received rating of 3.56 out of 5, based on 9K reader ratings. First published in 1997. The book spans 304 pages.
About The Fuck-Up
Arthur Nersesian's underground literary treasure is an unforgettable slice of gritty New York City life.This is the darkly hilarious odyssey of an anonymous slacker. He's a perennial couch-surfer, an aspiring writer searching for himself in spite of himself, and he's just trying to survive. But life has other things in store for the fuck-up. From being dumped by his girlfriend to getting fired for asking for a raise, from falling into a robbery to posing as a gay man to keep his job at a porno theater, the fuck-up's tragi-comedy is perfectly realized by Arthur Nersesian, who manages to create humor and suspense out of urban desperation. "Read it and howl," says Bruce Benderson (author of User), "and be glad it didn't happen to you."
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | Arthur Nersesian |
| Published | 1997 |
| Pages | 304 |
| Genres | Fiction, Fiction, Young Adult |
| Average Rating | 3.56 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 8,980 |
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What genre is The Fuck-Up?
The Fuck-Up is categorized as Fiction, Fiction, Young Adult. Its primary genre classification is Young Adult.
Is The Fuck-Up worth reading?
Based on 9K reader ratings, The Fuck-Up has an average score of 3.56 out of 5.00, which is considered "Well Received."
How many pages is The Fuck-Up?
The Fuck-Up has 304 pages.
Who wrote The Fuck-Up?
The Fuck-Up was written by Arthur Nersesian. It was first published in 1997.
What is the ISBN for The Fuck-Up?
The ISBN-13 for The Fuck-Up is 9780671027640.0.
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