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Brian Platzer
Goodreads Author
Born
in New York City, The United States
Website
Twitter
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Influences
James Baldwin, Dave Eggers, Alice McDermott, Philip Roth, Paul Auster
Member Since
December 2016
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The Optimists
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2026
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5 editions
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Bed-Stuy Is Burning
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published
2017
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10 editions
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The Body Politic
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2020
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8 editions
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Taking the Stress Out of Homework: Organizational, Content-Specific, and Test-Prep Strategies to Help Your ChildrenHelp Themselves
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2020
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4 editions
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Very astute, thanks, James!
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Fantastic--thanks so much, Lauren!
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"A great, unique story surrounding the life of a teacher and how his star pupil has affected his life throughout the years.
The narrator was so witty, and I loved every second of this book! Will definitely be checking out more of Platzer's work!" Read more of this review » |
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"Very enjoyable. Has piqued my interest to read W. Somerset Maughm’s The Razor’s Edge."
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Thanks so much for this kind and perceptive review!
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"A Novel That Reminds You Why Storytelling Matters
The Optimists is a rare and beautifully crafted piece of literary fiction. Brian Platzer weaves two extraordinary lives together — a devoted teacher and his most dazzling student — across three decades" Read more of this review » |
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"Interesting plot and a likable narrator. "
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“There’s nothing like watching a baseball team come together in July and August. Twenty-six addicts and juicers with the best hand-eye coordination in the world spitting and grinning like idiot children.”
― The Optimists: A Novel
― The Optimists: A Novel
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