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Money

Martin Amis
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Money

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 1984

Book Brief

Martin Amis

Money

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 1984
Book Details
Pages

368

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

New York, London • 1980s

Publication Year

1984

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

Money: A Suicide Note by Martin Amis follows John Self, a hedonistic advertising executive who ventures into New York City's film industry, only to spiral into chaotic overindulgence. Hired by producer Fielding Goodney, Self navigates the volatile world of filmmaking, while battling personal and professional betrayals and a mysterious antagonist named Frank the Phone. The novel contains references to substance use, sexual coercion, and mental health crises.

Mysterious

Gritty

Dark

Unnerving

Humorous

Reviews & Readership

3.7

25,527 ratings

62%

Loved it

24%

Mixed feelings

14%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Money by Martin Amis is a darkly humorous critique of 1980s materialism, celebrated for its sharp wit and complex narrative. Critics praise its innovative prose and unflinching portrayal of excess, though some find the protagonist's hedonism off-putting. Overall, it’s lauded as a provocative and daring exploration of greed and self-destruction.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Money?

Readers who enjoy Money by Martin Amis typically appreciate satirical and darkly humorous tales that critique modern society. Fans of Bret Easton Ellis's American Psycho and Jay McInerney's Bright Lights, Big City will find its biting exploration of excess and self-destruction compelling.

3.7

25,527 ratings

62%

Loved it

24%

Mixed feelings

14%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

368

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

New York, London • 1980s

Publication Year

1984

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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