The Love Song of Jonny Valentine: A Novel

Synopsis

One of the most critically acclaimed books of the year, Teddy Wayne&’s second novel is a scathing and brilliant novel about celebrity culture, told through the voice of an eleven-year-old pop singer and megastar—an enduring yet timely portrait of the American dream gone awry. &“More than a scabrous sendup of American celebrity culture; it&’s also a poignant portrait of one young artist&’s coming of age.&” —Michiko Kakutani, The New York TimesWith &“assured prose and captivating storytelling&” (Oprah.com&’s Book of the Week), The Love Song of Jonny Valentine also showcases &“one of the most complicated portrayals of the mother-son relationship since Room&” (BookPage). Touring the country in a desperate attempt to save a career he&’s not sure he even wants, Jonny is both driven by his mother&’s ambition and haunted by his father&’s absence, constantly searching for a familiar face among the crowds. Utterly convincing, whip-smart, yet endearingly vulnerable, with an &“unforgettable&” voice (Publishers Weekly, starred review), the eleven-year-old pop megastar sounds &“like Holden Caulfield Jr. adrift in Access Hollywood hell&” (Rolling Stone). Called &“a showstopper&” (The Boston Globe), &“hugely entertaining&” (The Washington Post), &“heartbreakingly convincing&” (People), &“buoyant, smart, searing&” (Entertainment Weekly), and &“touching and unexpectedly suspenseful&” (The Wall Street Journal), this extraordinary novel has been widely embraced as a literary masterpiece and the rare &“satire with a heart&” (Library Journal, starred review).

Copyright:

2013

Book Details

Book Quality:

Publisher Quality

ISBN-13:

9781476705873

Related ISBNs:

9781476705866

Publisher:

Free Press

Date of Addition:

01/29/25

Copyrighted By:

Teddy Wayne

Adult content:

No

Language:

English

Has Image Descriptions:

No

Categories:

Literature and Fiction

Submitted By:

Bookshare Staff

Usage Restrictions:

This is a copyrighted book.