Suspension A Novel
Suspension, a novel by Robert Westfield, is published by HarperCollins and was released on August 1, 2006. This 304-page book presents a dark comedy centered on Andy Green, a young New Yorker whose attempts to find solitude in a bustling city lead to unexpected challenges. After a series of wrong choices, including a love affair abruptly ended by a Post-it note and a random street assault, Andy retreats into his Hell’s Kitchen apartment, hoping to regain control over his life.
As the narrative unfolds, readers will find Andy grappling with his isolation and the complexities of urban life, especially after the events of September 11. The story blends elements of noir and French farce while paying homage to New York City. Through Andy’s journey, the novel explores themes of connection and disconnection in a world where many decisions seem to be made without our awareness.
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A dazzling, remarkably original dark comedy about a young New Yorker’s failed attempts to isolate himself in a city that won’t take solitude for an answer
For years it’s been Andy Green’s job to stump students nationwide by coming up with the wrong answers for their multiple-choice tests. Recently, however, his own life has become overwhelmed by wrong choices. When a love affair is mysteriously ended by a Post-it note and followed up by a random street assault, Andy locks himself in his Hell’s Kitchen apartment. In solitude, he thinks, he might be able to get a grip on his life. But when he is forced to reemerge six months after the attacks of September 11, the city awaiting him is more bewildering than ever and all the people in his world seem to be part of a vast conspiracy.
Equal parts noir, French farce, and homage to New York, Suspension is a surprisingly heartfelt novel about learning to live in a world where nearly everything is decided behind our backs.
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