Sam Lansky's ability to 'go deeper,' as his debut novel's main character must do to find peace within his own body, is impressive and imbues the narrative with humor, pathos, and insight. I have not read Lansky's actual memoir, The Gilded Razor, but I imagine it is much the way Broken People's Sam describes his fictional memoir. The novel is inherently meta, referring to aspects of author Sam's life while developing fictional Sam's character and character journey. I recommend this book to readers seeking an affecting coming-to-grips story that at once pokes fun of woowoo spiritualism even while it effectively brings the author's personal insights to the surface.

[I received a copy of this ARC from NetGalley in exchange for a fair and honest review.]

This was a very interesting read about one mans struggles to overcome self doubt and self loathing. I definitely felt empathy for the main charter and the writing style made this a very compelling read. Thoughtful and well worth it.

I love Sam Lansky's raw, sentimental, honest writing. His writing is surprisingly relatable, and poetic.. I find myself gasping as I read things that I have thought many times, being so clearly articulated. This book, while fiction, follows in the footsteps of The Gilded Razor, in giving a look behind the curtain that in many cases ends up being a look in the mirror.

I thought the book was good. I read the book, but . It felt all over the place to me. I did not feel the people or connect.I am sure would like it far more than I.
ThanksNetGalley for the advance copy to read and review.