"The book opens at the start of 2020 with the bright young things now in their 60s, coping with erectile dysfunction and marital woes, and fretting about the job prospects of their twentysomething children."
"At its best, See You on the Other Side offers the reader the chatty, undemanding companionship of commercial fiction, exploring the eternal problem of aging."
"Will Russell be able to resist the extramarital attractions of hot young literary talent Astrid? Will Storey's new restaurant thrive in spite of the regulations imposed during the pandemic?"
See You on the Other Side completes Jay McInerney's tetralogy, focusing on characters Corrine and Russell as they navigate life in their 60s. Set in 2020, the novel addresses issues like aging, marital problems, and the impact of the pandemic. The narrative includes perspectives from their daughter Storey and her boyfriend Mingus. The story reflects on contemporary challenges, including job prospects and societal unrest, while maintaining a light, commercial fiction style. The characters confront personal and external conflicts, including infidelity and the effects of lockdown.
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