{"product_id":"the-sidekick-9780571371532","title":"The Sidekick","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003eThe Sidekick is a novel that follows the relationship between Brian Blum, a sportswriter, and Marcus Hayes, a former NBA star, over twenty years. It is praised for its warm, humane, and tragic portrayal of the men's dynamic and the disappointments of getting older. The novel explores themes of friendship, sports, and the complexities of human relationships. \u003c\/blockquote\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormat\u003c\/strong\u003e: Paperback \/ softback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLength\u003c\/strong\u003e: 368 pages\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublication date\u003c\/strong\u003e: 06 April 2023\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher\u003c\/strong\u003e: Faber \u0026amp; Faber\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOne of the best novels of 2022, \"The Sidekick\" is a must-read for fans of \"The Last Dance,\" \"Hoop Dreams,\" and \"Winning Time.\" Written by Jonathan Lethem, the novel follows the story of Brian Blum, a sportswriter who meets Marcus Hayes, a new kid at his high school basketball try-outs. Over the next twenty years, Brian tracks Marcus' superstar NBA career, but when Marcus mounts his last dance comeback after a couple of years out of the game, both men must face the tensions of their unlikely dynamic and the disappointments of getting older.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePraise for \"The Sidekick\" has been pouring in. The London Review of Books describes the novel as \"exquisite. . . warm, humane, and tragic.\" Jonathan Lethem's writing is praised for its \"compelling and emotionally resonant\" nature, and the novel is described as contemporary fiction's best-kept secret. Spectator magazine calls it \"compelling and emotionally resonant,\" and praises the author for imparting his expertise and unlocking deeper meanings within it. The Sunday Business Post describes the novel as \"gratifying to observe someone with a large amount of specific knowledge not only imparting that expertise, but unlocking some deeper meaning within it, like a top sports star working their magic.\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"The Sidekick\" is a beautifully written and compelling novel that will leave readers eagerly anticipating the next installment in Brian Blum's story. Whether you're a fan of sports or just looking for a well-crafted story, this novel is not to be missed.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e: 296g\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimension\u003c\/strong\u003e: 197 x 128 x 23 (mm)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eISBN-13\u003c\/strong\u003e: 9780571371532\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eEdition number\u003c\/strong\u003e: Main\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Benjamin Markovits","offers":[{"title":"Paperback \/ softback","offer_id":44162041086202,"sku":"9780571371532","price":7.31,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0522\/4297\/2845\/products\/1680878311006_book.jpg?v=1681110640","url":"https:\/\/shulphink.com\/products\/the-sidekick-9780571371532","provider":"Shulph Ink","version":"1.0","type":"link"}