The Last Free Man: A Novel
Book Details
Author(s)Zubin J. Shroff
PublisherFour Circle Press
ISBN / ASINB0051ZRT3A
ISBN-13978B0051ZRT35
Sales Rank901,951
MarketplaceUnited States 🇺🇸
Description
A ridiculous, over-the-top satire about social networks, media, fame, and isolation...
ABOUT THE BOOK
His name is Gregory Hidalgo Merchant, and he runs a call center in New Jersey, but when he unwittingly becomes the last man in America without an account on the dominant social network, the people start to call him Hidalgo: The One Who Walks Alone.
And so Gregory becomes Hidalgo. He becomes the symbol of rebellion and freedom and independence that his fans think he is and the media makes him out to be. But freedom and fame and fortune come with a price, and for The One Who Walks Alone, that price is simply to be alone.
A lighthearted, whimsical satire, The Last Free Man is the story of one man's ridiculous rise to fame and his even more ridiculous attempts to become un-famous again.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Zubin J. Shroff was born in 1975 in India. He holds a BA in Philosophy from Lawrence University in Wisconsin and a Master's degree from Columbia University in New York City. He lives in Minnesota.
ABOUT THE NOVELS OF ZUBIN J. SHROFF
Zubin writes unique, entertaining, eclectic novels. Some of his books are lighthearted and whimsical, others are dark and metaphysical, and you'll find satire and surrealism, comedy and crime, love and violence, sometimes in the same book. These novels aren't for everyone, and perhaps some of them aren't for anyone, but here we are. Sounds like your kind of stuff? We thought so.
PRAISE FOR THE NOVELS OF ZUBIN J. SHROFF
"I feel overall like this book is the printed version of a good post-modern performance art piece. Strange, creative and with the ability to make you both laugh and think." (Goodreads)
". . . a hilarious novel that touches on some deeper issues." (Amazon)
". . . a brilliant writer." (Shelfari)
". . . a fun read that, at times, caused me to giggle right out loud, much to the concern of my fellow subway riders." (Goodreads)
"Enjoyable writing style . . ." (Amazon)
"This book didn't have an insipid moment in it." (Goodreads)
". . . a solid social satire." (Goodreads)
"I was enthralled by his zany characters and original wit, and thoroughly enjoyed the experience." (Amazon)
". . . a quick and compelling read . . . couldn't put it down." (Amazon)
"Goofy but strangely compelling." (Amazon UK)
ABOUT THE BOOK
His name is Gregory Hidalgo Merchant, and he runs a call center in New Jersey, but when he unwittingly becomes the last man in America without an account on the dominant social network, the people start to call him Hidalgo: The One Who Walks Alone.
And so Gregory becomes Hidalgo. He becomes the symbol of rebellion and freedom and independence that his fans think he is and the media makes him out to be. But freedom and fame and fortune come with a price, and for The One Who Walks Alone, that price is simply to be alone.
A lighthearted, whimsical satire, The Last Free Man is the story of one man's ridiculous rise to fame and his even more ridiculous attempts to become un-famous again.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Zubin J. Shroff was born in 1975 in India. He holds a BA in Philosophy from Lawrence University in Wisconsin and a Master's degree from Columbia University in New York City. He lives in Minnesota.
ABOUT THE NOVELS OF ZUBIN J. SHROFF
Zubin writes unique, entertaining, eclectic novels. Some of his books are lighthearted and whimsical, others are dark and metaphysical, and you'll find satire and surrealism, comedy and crime, love and violence, sometimes in the same book. These novels aren't for everyone, and perhaps some of them aren't for anyone, but here we are. Sounds like your kind of stuff? We thought so.
PRAISE FOR THE NOVELS OF ZUBIN J. SHROFF
"I feel overall like this book is the printed version of a good post-modern performance art piece. Strange, creative and with the ability to make you both laugh and think." (Goodreads)
". . . a hilarious novel that touches on some deeper issues." (Amazon)
". . . a brilliant writer." (Shelfari)
". . . a fun read that, at times, caused me to giggle right out loud, much to the concern of my fellow subway riders." (Goodreads)
"Enjoyable writing style . . ." (Amazon)
"This book didn't have an insipid moment in it." (Goodreads)
". . . a solid social satire." (Goodreads)
"I was enthralled by his zany characters and original wit, and thoroughly enjoyed the experience." (Amazon)
". . . a quick and compelling read . . . couldn't put it down." (Amazon)
"Goofy but strangely compelling." (Amazon UK)
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