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: Reviewers on Goodreads and Lambda Literary noted its authentic, "unflinching" look at the lives and relationships of young gay men in the city.

: While some found the detachment alienating, others, including a reviewer at NPR , found it deeply moving, capturing the "quiet desperation" and "heartbreaking" realities of financial and romantic insecurity. Common Criticisms Very Recent History: An Entirely Factual Accoun...

: Critics from publications like Entertainment Weekly and GQ praised it as a sharp, hilarious satire and a faithful "time-capsule" of New York City during the 2009 Great Recession. : Reviewers on Goodreads and Lambda Literary noted

: Reviewers often highlight the book's "arch" and "detached" prose, which describes modern life—like the internet, sex apps, and micro-plane cheese graters—as if for a future civilization or alien observer. : Reviewers often highlight the book's "arch" and

by Choire Sicha has received largely positive but polarized reviews for its experimental style and detached, anthropological tone. Critical Reception Highlights