Bestselling author Jonathan Lethem delivers a hilarious novel about love, art, and what it's like to be young in Los Angeles. Lucinda Hoekke's daytime gig as a telephone operator at the Complaint Line--an art gallery's high-minded installation piece--is about as exciting as listening to dead air. Her real passion is playing bass in her forever struggling, forever unnamed band. But recently a frequent caller, the Complainer, as Lucinda dubs him, has captivated her with his philosophical musings. When Lucinda's band begins to incorporate the Complainer's catchy, existential phrases into their song lyrics, they are suddenly on the cusp of their big break. There is only one problem: the Complainer wants in.

Binding Type: Paperback
Publisher: Vintage
Published: 04/08/2008
ISBN: 9781400076826
Pages: 240
Weight: 0.58lbs
Size: 8.05h x 5.50w x 0.72d

Review Citations: New York Times Book Review 05/04/2008 pg. 24