“I'd become one of those mistakes you sometimes find in an office, a not unpleasant but mostly unproductive presence bobbing along on the energy tides of others, a walking reminder of somebody's error in judgement.”
Book:The Ask: A Novel
Quote by Sam Lipsyte
Work
The Ask: A Novel
This novel delves into the lives of its characters as they navigate the challenges of their careers and personal lives, highlighting the intricate web of connections and decisions that shape their fates. more
Author
Sam Lipsyte
Sam Lipsyte, born in 1968, is an American novelist known for his satirical and darkly humorous writing, which primarily explores the absurdity and hypocrisy of modern urban life. more
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