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The hazards of good fortune, Seth Greenland

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"Jay Gladstone was born to privilege. He is a civic leader and a generous philanthropist, as well as the owner of an NBA team. But in today's New York, even a wealthy man's life can spin out of control, no matter the money or influence he possesses. Jay sees himself as a moral man, determined not to repeat his father's mistakes. He would rather focus on his unstable second marriage and his daughter Aviva than worry about questions of race or privilege. However, he moves through a sensitive and aware world: that of Dag Maxwell, the black star forward, and white Officer Russell Plesko, who makes a decision that has resonating consequences-particularly for DA Christine Lupo, whose hopes for a future in politics will rest on an explosive prosecution. Set during Barack Obama's presidency, this artful novel illuminates contemporary America and does not shy away from our scalding social divide: why is conversation about race so fraught, to what degree is the justice system impartial, and does great wealth inoculate those who have it? At times shocking, but always recognizable, this captivating tale explores the aftermath of unforgivable errors and the unpredictability of the court of public opinion. With a brilliant eye for character, Greenland creates a story that mixes biting humor with uncomfortable truth"--Amazon.com
Language
eng
Work
Publication
Extent
614 pages
Isbn
9781609454623
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The hazards of good fortune
Title
The hazards of good fortune
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Seth Greenland
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Author
Subject
Genre
Language
eng
Summary
"Jay Gladstone was born to privilege. He is a civic leader and a generous philanthropist, as well as the owner of an NBA team. But in today's New York, even a wealthy man's life can spin out of control, no matter the money or influence he possesses. Jay sees himself as a moral man, determined not to repeat his father's mistakes. He would rather focus on his unstable second marriage and his daughter Aviva than worry about questions of race or privilege. However, he moves through a sensitive and aware world: that of Dag Maxwell, the black star forward, and white Officer Russell Plesko, who makes a decision that has resonating consequences-particularly for DA Christine Lupo, whose hopes for a future in politics will rest on an explosive prosecution. Set during Barack Obama's presidency, this artful novel illuminates contemporary America and does not shy away from our scalding social divide: why is conversation about race so fraught, to what degree is the justice system impartial, and does great wealth inoculate those who have it? At times shocking, but always recognizable, this captivating tale explores the aftermath of unforgivable errors and the unpredictability of the court of public opinion. With a brilliant eye for character, Greenland creates a story that mixes biting humor with uncomfortable truth"--Amazon.com
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Greenland, Seth
Dewey number
  • 813.6
  • [Fic]
Index
no index present
LC call number
PS3557.R3952
LC item number
H39 2018
Literary form
fiction
http://library.link/vocab/subjectName
  • Rich people
  • Racism
  • Antisemitism
  • Corruption
  • Avarice
  • New York (N.Y.)
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The hazards of good fortune, Seth Greenland
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  • 31223126508887
  • 31223126508853
  • 31223126508861
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volume
Carrier category code
  • nc
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rdacarrier
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text
Content type code
  • txt
Content type MARC source
rdacontent
Dimensions
21 cm
Extent
614 pages
Isbn
9781609454623
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unmediated
Media MARC source
rdamedia
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  • n
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bro-adap20180905-060
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(OCoLC)1021082753
Label
The hazards of good fortune, Seth Greenland
Publication
Copyright
Bar code
  • 31223126508887
  • 31223126508853
  • 31223126508861
Carrier category
volume
Carrier category code
  • nc
Carrier MARC source
rdacarrier
Content category
text
Content type code
  • txt
Content type MARC source
rdacontent
Dimensions
21 cm
Extent
614 pages
Isbn
9781609454623
Media category
unmediated
Media MARC source
rdamedia
Media type code
  • n
http://library.link/vocab/ext/overdrive/overdriveId
bro-adap20180905-060
System control number
(OCoLC)1021082753

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