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Literary Fiction · 2006 · PG-13

The Brooklyn Follies

by Paul Auster

A retired man recovering from cancer finds unexpected connection and meaning in Brooklyn.

Nathan Glass, a middle-aged man estranged from his friends and family, returns to Brooklyn hoping to mend his broken relationships and finally deal with the ghosts of his past.

For14+GenreLiterary FictionLength306 pagesRead time~7 hoursCommunity ratings0

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Violence

Barely any

No significant violence

Language

Some

Some profanity

Sexual Content

Some

Adult romantic situations referenced; not explicit

Substance Use

Some

Social drinking in adult social settings

Emotional Intensity

Some

Themes of regret, second chances, and human connection are gently explored

What this book is about

Auster's warm literary novel is a character study of redemption and human connection. Adult themes include a past affair and adult situations. Some sexual content. Language includes some profanity. Mellow and life-affirming.

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Reader-flagged moments and themes that may affect your experience.

Adult themes and past infidelity

Some sexual content

Social drinking

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