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A Way of Life, Like Any Other

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A Way of Life, Like Any Other is a semi-autobiographical novel by Darcy O'Brien, exploring the life of a young boy growing up in Hollywood amidst the decline of his parents' glamorous lifestyle. The novel offers a satirical yet poignant look at the absurdities of fame and the complexities of familial relationships.
Publisher
New York Review of Books
Publication year
2001
ISBN-13
9780940322790
ISBN-10
094032279X
Language
English
Subjects
Literary FictionSatireHollywoodFamily DynamicsComing-of-AgeAmerican Literature20th CenturyAutobiographical FictionCultural CritiqueHumor

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