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The Interestings

By: Meg Wolitzer
Narrated by: Jen Tullock
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Whatever became of the most talented people you once knew?

On a warm summer night in 1974, six teenagers play at being cool. They smoke pot, drink vodka, share their dreams and vow always to be interesting.

Decades later, aspiring actress Jules has resigned herself to a more practical occupation, Cathy has stopped dancing, Jonah has laid down his guitar and Goodman has disappeared. Only Ethan and Ash, now married, have remained true to their adolescent dreams and have become shockingly successful too.

As the group’s fortunes tilt precipitously, their friendships are put under the ultimate strain of envy and crushing disappointment.

©2013 Meg Wolitzer (P)2015 Random House AudioBooks
Contemporary Fiction Fiction Genre Fiction Short Story

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"The wit, intelligence and deep feeling of Wolitzer’s writing are extraordinary and The Interestings brings her achievement, already so steadfast and remarkable, to an even higher level." (Jeffrey Eugenides)
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Great story and so relatable. How one moment in time, or a certain place brings people together and bonds them for life. Then how lives don’t always turn out how you want them to. Also an honest account of envy in friendships.

Loved this journey from idealistic teens to middle aged reality

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