The Mysteries of Pittsburgh
The Mysteries of Pittsburgh
Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2005
Book Brief
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Novel • Fiction
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania • 1980s
2005
Adult
18+ years
Super Short Summary
The Mysteries of Pittsburgh by Michael Chabon follows a young man's journey through post-college life in Pittsburgh. He navigates relationships, personal identity, and the complexities of his father's organized crime connections, during a transformative summer.
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Review Roundup
The Mysteries of Pittsburgh, Michael Chabon's debut novel, captures the transitional confusion of post-college life with lyrical prose. Praised for its rich characterization and wit, it sometimes falters with overly complex subplots. While evocative and resonant, some find the character arcs less compelling. Overall, an intriguing exploration of identity and relationships.
Who Should Read The Mysteries of Pittsburgh?
Readers who relish coming-of-age stories and the exploration of identity will appreciate Michael Chabon’s The Mysteries of Pittsburgh. Fans of J.D. Salinger's The Catcher in the Rye or Jeffrey Eugenides's The Virgin Suicides will find a resonant narrative in Chabon's nuanced characters and richly evocative settings.
28,864 ratings
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Novel • Fiction
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania • 1980s
2005
Adult
18+ years
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