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An instant New York Times bestseller!
“Informative, endlessly entertaining.”—BuzzFeed
“Generation X’s definitive chronicler of culture.”—GQ
From the author of But What If We’re Wrong comes an insightful, funny reckoning with a pivotal decade
It was long ago, but not as long as it seems: The Berlin Wall fell and the Twin Towers collapsed. In between, one presidential election was allegedly decided by Ross Perot while another was plausibly decided by Ralph Nader. Landlines fell to cell phones, the internet exploded, and pop culture accelerated without the aid of technology that remembered everything. It was the last era with a real mainstream to either identify with or oppose. The ’90s brought about a revolution in the human condition, and a shift in consciousness, that we’re still struggling to understand. Happily, Chuck Klosterman is more than up to the job.
In The Nineties, Klosterman dissects the film, the music, the sports, the TV, the pre-9/11 politics, the changes regarding race and class and sexuality, the yin/yang of Oprah and Alan Greenspan, and (almost) everything else. The result is a multidimensional masterpiece, a work of synthesis so smart and delightful that future historians might well refer to this entire period as Klostermanian.
Publisher : Penguin Books (January 31, 2023)
Language : English
Paperback : 384 pages
ISBN-10 : 0735217963
ISBN-13 : 978-0735217966
Item Weight : 2.31 pounds
Dimensions : 5.42 x 0.82 x 8.16 inches
Customers say
Customers find the book informative and entertaining, bringing back memories of the 1990s. They appreciate Klosterman’s humor and insightful commentary. Many find the book provides an in-depth look at the decade without being biased. However, opinions differ on whether the subject matter is interesting or dull. There are also mixed reviews on the writing style – some find it well-written and concise, while others feel it’s too wordy or abstract.
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