Wellness
Book description
'American storytelling at its era-spanning best . . . An immersive, multi-layered portrait of a marriage, Nathan Hill's follow-up to The Nix is a work of quiet genius.' - The Observer
'The incredible scope of this dazzlingly detailed state-of-the-nation satire almost defies description . . . Brilliant doesn't begin to…
Why read it?
2 authors picked Wellness as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?
fascinating examination of how beliefs can be manipulated to change a person's perception; the placebo effect is an example
the book explains the power of social media and how it employs algorithms to lead people in certain direction
Nathan Hill writes with the wisdom and life knowledge of a person much older but with his generation's funny, dry, cutting language. His observations about diets and tech, to name just two societal staples, are hysterical. And yet, while being funny and amusing, the book is heartbreakingly poignant on themes of loss and disappointment.
I toggled between reading and listening to the audiobook because Ari Fliakos is my all-time favorite narrator. His tone captures the wry wit of Hill's characters and commentary. The best kind of book is one you can’t wait to share, and as my husband read before…
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