Product Keyword: Novel Ripe: A Novel

A national bestseller, "Ripe" has been named a Best Book of the Year by Time, Huffington Post, Kirkus, and more. It has also been chosen as a New York Times Book Review Editors' Choice, a Roxane Gay Audacious Book Club Selection, and a Marie Claire Book Club Pick. This surreal novel delves into the life of a woman in Silicon Valley who faces a crucial decision about the price of success. Written by an award-winning author praised by Roxane Gay for being "utterly unique and remarkable," the story unfolds with a dark and delicious edge.

Cassie, a young woman, is a year into her dream job at a ruthless Silicon Valley start-up when she realizes she is caught in a corporate nightmare. The long hours, toxic bosses, and unethical projects take a toll on her mental health as she grapples with the stark contrast between obscene wealth and abject poverty in the city. Ivy League graduates complain about snack options while overlooking unhoused individuals bathing in the bay from their conference room. Start-up burnouts meet tragic ends, and men resort to extreme measures such as setting themselves on fire in the streets.

Despite feeling isolated, Cassie is accompanied by a miniature black hole that has been a constant presence since her earliest memory. This black hole thrives on her depression and anxiety, expanding or contracting based on her emotional distress. As Cassie navigates the turbulent world around her, the black hole exerts a relentless pull that draws her closer to its dark depths. When she discovers she is unexpectedly pregnant at the same time her CEO's demands become unlawful, Cassie is forced to confront the true cost of chasing success in Silicon Valley.

Described as "lurid, tense, and compelling" by Kirkus Reviews, "Ripe" chronicles the journey of a millennial woman through the challenges of late-stage capitalism. It provides a sharp and insightful commentary on the absurdities of modern life, offering a thought-provoking exploration of the sacrifices one makes in pursuit of success in a cutthroat industry.

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