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Michael Tolkin Livres

    Michael Tolkin est un cinéaste et romancier américain connu pour son regard incisif sur la culture et l'industrie américaines. Son œuvre explore fréquemment les thèmes du pouvoir, de l'ambition et des surfaces brillantes qui masquent des réalités plus complexes. Le style d'écriture de Tolkin se caractérise par une intelligence vive et un esprit cynique qui dénonce les ironies et les hypocrisies de la vie moderne. Les lecteurs apprécient sa représentation magistrale des personnages et de leurs motivations intérieures, créant ainsi des récits captivants et mémorables.

    Alex Israel Bret Easton Ellis
    The Player
    The Return of the Player
    Among the Dead
    NK3
    Under Radar

    • Under Radar

      • 224pages
      • 8 heures de lecture
      2,4(3)Évaluer

      The narrative explores themes of guilt and redemption as Tom Levy, on vacation in Jamaica, witnesses a disturbing incident involving a child. Driven by a sense of justice, he kills the perpetrator, leading to his imprisonment among Jamaica's most dangerous inmates. As he navigates this brutal environment, Tom grapples with the consequences of his actions and seeks a path to redemption through storytelling. The novel delves into the complexities of morality and the possibility of reconnecting with loved ones, offering a haunting and layered experience.

      Under Radar

    • Among the Dead

      • 310pages
      • 11 heures de lecture
      3,6(146)Évaluer

      Frank Gale has been an unfaithful husband, but he plans to take his wife and daughter to Mexico, where he will come clean about his affair and try to make it up to them. His plans, however, go wrong when he misses the flight and the plane crashes - killing all on board.

      Among the Dead

    • The Return of the Player

      • 272pages
      • 10 heures de lecture
      3,1(17)Évaluer

      Griffin Mill, a film executive with a dark past, seeks to escape his crumbling life and the Hollywood scene by pursuing a private island in the South Pacific. Financially strained, he plans to partner with billionaire Phil Ginsberg to fund his escape. As his personal life deteriorates—marked by impotence, a failing second marriage, and regrets about his first—Griffin faces the grim necessity of committing another murder to protect his ambitions. Tolkin crafts a sharp commentary on the excesses of power, wealth, and family in modern society.

      The Return of the Player

    • The Player

      • 208pages
      • 8 heures de lecture
      3,6(474)Évaluer

      Griffin Mill is senior vice-president of production at a major Hollywood studio and he is in trouble. He has been getting postcards from a writer he rejected: 'You said you'd get back to me. You didn't. And now I'm going to kill you.' 'An entertaining novel brimming with intriguing and unsavoury characters. I enjoyed the scenes of the movie executives trying to out-manipulate one another.' Michael Douglas

      The Player

    • Alex Israel Bret Easton Ellis

      • 120pages
      • 5 heures de lecture

      The collaborative paintings of Alex Israel and Bret Easton Ellis offer a provocative exploration of contemporary culture and pleasure. Their art reflects a deep connection to the world around them, showcasing their unique perspectives as keen observers of societal trends. The book highlights the interplay between visual art and cultural commentary, inviting readers to engage with the themes presented through their creative collaboration.

      Alex Israel Bret Easton Ellis