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Bright lights, big city

Jay McInerney · 1984 · Book

A sharp, witty portrait of Manhattan's glittering nightlife and the disillusionment beneath it. Perfect for readers who enjoy stylish, character-driven fiction about ambition and excess in the 1980s.

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