J R
William Gaddis
A humorous take on the American dream as JR, an eleven-year-old boy, uses his newfound knowledge of business and the stock market to build a huge and exploitive business empire.
Read Time: ~8.4 hr
The Collected Stories of Hortense Calisher
by Hortense Calisher (1975)
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The Collected Stories of Hortense Calisher by Hortense Calisher is an acclaimed literary masterpiece celebrating major critical honors and timeless storytelling.
Setting / LocationGlobal
Story EraLate 20th Century
Protagonist / CoreNotable Characters
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