Last Exit to Brooklyn
Last Exit to Brooklyn by Hubert Selby is a reissue published by Grove Press in 1988, featuring 304 pages in English. This novel presents a raw and unflinching portrayal of life in Brooklyn, capturing the intense emotions and struggles of its inhabitants. Through vivid depictions, Selby explores the lives of dope addicts, hoodlums, prostitutes, and workers, revealing the primal rage that simmers beneath the surface of urban existence.
Readers will find a deep dive into the psychological and social dynamics of city life, as Selby’s narrative unfolds in the gritty back alleys of Brooklyn. The book delves into the complexities of human experience, showcasing the harsh realities faced by its characters. With its focus on themes of survival and desperation, Last Exit to Brooklyn remains a significant work within the literary canon, reflecting the tumultuous spirit of its time.
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Last Exit to Brooklyn remains undiminished in its awesome power and magnitude as the novel that first showed us the fierce, primal rage seething in America’s cities. Selby brings out the dope addicts, hoodlums, prostitutes, workers, and thieves brawling in the back alleys of Brooklyn. This explosive best-seller has come to be regarded as a classic of modern American writing.
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