Adam Levin
American writer
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Adam Levin (b. 1976/77[1]) is an American fiction author. His short fiction has been published in places like The New Yorker,[2] Timothy McSweeney's Quarterly Concern, and Tin House. Currently, he resides in [Gainesville, FL]. His first novel, The Instructions, was published in 2010 by McSweeney's.
Works
The Instructions
Levin's first novel, The Instructions, was selected by Powell's Indispensable Book Club[3] and The Rumpus Book Club.[4]
Some reviews drew comparisons with David Foster Wallace and Philip Roth.[5] Some reviewers praised the dark humor, the depth of the setting, and the commentary on Jewish identity.[6] Some reviewers criticized the book's length (more than 1000 pages), while others praised it.[7][8][9][10][11]
The Instructions was translated into French (Inculte) and published in France in 2011.
Hot Pink
Levin's Hot Pink[12] is a collection of short stories released in 2012.
Bubblegum
Levin's second novel, Bubblegum, was released on April 14, 2020.[13][needs update]
Mount Chicago
Mount Chicago, Doubleday (August 9, 2022), 592 pages, ISBN 978-0385548243