About the book
'Suberb . . . vivid' TELEGRAPH
'The arrival of a writer of considerable gifts' TLS
'Michael Deagler is the real deal . . . a truly intelligent work from a clearly intelligent writer' PERCIVAL EVERETT
'Illuminating and moving' AIMEE BENDER
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Dennis Monk is about to spend his first summer sober. At twenty-six he is ready to re-join sensible adult life, but just when Dennis needs stability, his uptight parents kick him out into a world of couch-surfing.
Everything around him has changed and everyone he knows seems to be doing better than he is. At every street corner, former classmates, estranged drinking buddies, and prospective lovers threaten to burst the bubble of his recovery. And Dennis Monk is about to learn the difference between getting sober and staying sober in this new world.
Early Sobrieties is a devastatingly witty novel about coming of age a second time. Deagler’s debut marks the arrival of an astonishing new voice in American fiction.
Editions of Early Sobrieties
- Hardcover
- ISBN 9781529153811
- Paperback
- ISBN 9781804946626
- EBook
- ISBN 9781804946633
Read an Excerpt
'Suberb . . . vivid' TELEGRAPH
'The arrival of a writer of considerable gifts' TLS
'Michael Deagler is the real deal . . . a truly intelligent work from a clearly intelligent writer' PERCIVAL EVERETT
'Illuminating and moving' AIMEE BENDER
***
Dennis Monk is about to spend his first summer sober. At twenty-six he is ready to re-join sensible adult life, but just when Dennis needs stability, his uptight parents kick him out into a world of couch-surfing.
Everything around him has changed and everyone he knows seems to be doing better than he is. At every street corner, former classmates, estranged drinking buddies, and prospective lovers threaten to burst the bubble of his recovery. And Dennis Monk is about to learn the difference between getting sober and staying sober in this new world.
Early Sobrieties is a devastatingly witty novel about coming of age a second time. Deagler’s debut marks the arrival of an astonishing new voice in American fiction.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Early Sobrieties about?
'Suberb . . . vivid' TELEGRAPH
'The arrival of a writer of considerable gifts' TLS
'Michael Deagler is the real deal . . . a truly intelligent work from a clearly intelligent writer' PERCIVAL EVERETT
'Illuminating and moving' AIMEE BENDER
***
Dennis Monk is about to spend his first summer sober. At twenty-six he is ready to re-join sensible adult life, but just when Dennis needs stability, his uptight parents kick him out into a world of couch-surfing.
Everything around him has changed and everyone he knows seems to be doing better than he is. At every street corner, former classmates, estranged drinking buddies, and prospective lovers threaten to burst the bubble of his recovery. And Dennis Monk is about to learn the difference between getting sober and staying sober in this new world.
Early Sobrieties is a devastatingly witty novel about coming of age a second time. Deagler’s debut marks the arrival of an astonishing new voice in American fiction.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Early Sobrieties?
Fiction > Fiction: literary and general non-genre > Modern and contemporary fiction: literary and general
Where can I read a sample of Early Sobrieties?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9781529153811
Who is/are the Author/s of the book Early Sobrieties?
Michael Deagler
Who is the Publisher of the book Early Sobrieties?
Cornerstone
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
Early Sobrieties is available as hardcover(ISBN 9781529153811) and paperback(ISBN 9781804946626) and ebook(ISBN 9781804946633)
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