Lightning People
Lightning People is a 2011 novel by Christopher Bollen. It is Bollen's debut novel, and was first published in the United States by Soft Skull Press on September 1, 2011.[1][2] The book is set in New York City in the 2000s.[3]
 First edition | |
| Author | Christopher Bollen |
|---|---|
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Publisher | Soft Skull Press |
Publication date | September 1, 2011 |
| Pages | 368 |
| ISBN | 978-1-59376-419-7 |
Critical reception was mixed. Kirkus Reviews described the novel as a "dark character study" and praised its realism and symbolism.[2] However, other critics found the story lines implausible.[1][4] Viet Dinh, writing for Lambda Literary Foundation, felt that the plot lacked drama and tension.[5]
References
- "Lightning People". Publishers Weekly. August 8, 2011. Retrieved September 24, 2021.
- "Lightning People". Kirkus Reviews. July 20, 2011. Retrieved September 24, 2021.
- Rovzar, Chris (September 9, 2011). "164 Minutes With Christopher Bollen". New York. Retrieved September 24, 2021.
- "Lightning People". The New Yorker. October 17, 2011. Retrieved September 24, 2021.
- Dinh, Viet (December 11, 2011). "'Lightning People' by Christopher Bollen". Lambda Literary Foundation. Retrieved September 24, 2021.
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