About “The good life”
The Good Life follows Corrine and Russell Calloway, who are navigating the aftermath of their separation and raising twins whose origins are described as miraculous, while also confronting the deterioration of their marriage. The story also centers on Luke McGavock, who is reevaluating his life and relationship with his teenage daughter, and explores how the characters' lives intersect following a catastrophic event on a September morning, revealing secrets and desires long concealed.
Praise for “The good life”
“A real love story . . . with a sympathy and depth new to McInerney’s fiction.”
“The Good Life is McInerney’s most fully imagined novel as it is his most ambitious and elegiac.”
“McInerney at his narrative best.”
Book details
- Published
- 2006
- Latest edition
- 2006 · ISBN 9780375725456
- ISBN
- 9780375725456
Frequently asked questions
How many pages is The good life?
The good life by Jay McInerney has 384 pages.
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