Very Nice A novel
Very Nice by Marcy Dermansky, published by Knopf Doubleday Publishing Group on June 9, 2020, is a novel that explores the complexities of relationships and personal choices. With 304 pages, this edition delves into the lives of Rachel Klein, her mother Becca, and Zahid Azzam, a creative writing professor whose unexpected presence disrupts their lives. The narrative unfolds in various settings, including Connecticut and Manhattan, highlighting the characters’ intertwining stories marked by humor and moments of bad behavior.
Readers will find a vivid portrayal of family life, marriage, and the nuances of modern relationships. The book presents a sharp commentary on the dynamics of love and desire, as Rachel and Becca navigate their feelings for Zahid amidst the backdrop of their respective lives. With elements of black humor and a focus on women’s experiences, Very Nice offers a thought-provoking look at the choices we make and their consequences.
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“A juicy tale of bad behavior…. Very Nice gets pretty mean—but gloriously so.” —Entertainment Weekly
Rachel Klein never meant to kiss her creative writing professor, but with his long eyelashes, his silky hair, and the sad, beautiful life he laid bare on Twitter, she does, and the kiss is very nice. Zahid Azzam never planned to become a houseguest in his student’s sprawling Connecticut home, but with the sparkling swimming pool, the endless supply of Whole Foods strawberries, and Rachel’s beautiful mother, he does, and the home is very nice. Becca Klein never thought she’d have a love affair so soon after her divorce, but when her daughter’s professor walks into her home, bringing with him an apricot standard poodle named Princess, she does, and the affair is … a very bad idea.
Zigzagging between the rarefied circles of Manhattan investment banking, the achingly self-serious MFA programs of the Midwest, and the private bedrooms of Connecticut, Very Nice is an audacious, addictive, and wickedly smart take on the way we live now.
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