Cherry Whip

By MIchael Antman,

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Book description

The poignant and hilarious tale of a Japanese musician's struggles with genius and illness in a vividly realized New York City.

From the back cover:

From the moment the deeply eccentric Hiroshi, a budding Japanese jazz genius, hits American ground, the ground starts hitting back with everything it's got --…

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1 author picked Cherry Whip as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?

Cherry Whip is an elegantly constructed, superbly written novel about a young Japanese jazz prodigy named Hiroshi who visits New York and immediately falls ill, placing his budding career (and perhaps his entire life) in jeopardy. Executed with precision, compassion, and wit, Cherry Whip kept me turning the pages.

Hiroshi lives and breathes on the page. Neurotic but charming, I enjoyed his company. His misadventures, including a tragic subplot involving his older sister, are compelling and affecting. Antman writes beautifully on every level: prose, theme, structure, and character.

Cherry Whip is out of print, which is a shame. It's a…

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