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| Author | Nico Walker |
|---|---|
| Language | English |
| Publisher | Alfred A. Knopf |
Publication date | August 14, 2018 |
| Publication place | United States |
| Media type | |
| Pages | 336 pp |
| ISBN | 0525520139 (first) |
Cherry is a 2018 semi-autobiographical novel written by American author Nico Walker. It was published by Alfred A. Knopf on August 14, 2018.
Plot summary
editA young man drops out of college and enlists in the Army. He comes home in a poor state, becomes addicted to opiates, and starts robbing banks.[1]
Reception
editAccording to Vulture.com, upon its publication the book received "near-universal praise."[2] It debuted at number 14 on The New York Times bestseller list.[3]
Film adaptation
editDays after the book's publication, the movie rights were acquired for $1 million by Joe and Anthony Russo's studio AGBO, with the brothers planning to direct and produce, and the script to be written by Jessica Goldberg.[4][5]
References
edit- ^ Alter, Alexandra (10 August 2018). "How a Young War Veteran Became a Serial Bank Robber, Then a Novelist". The New York Times. Retrieved 22 August 2018.
- ^ Rathburn, Daniel (22 August 2018). "Nico Walker's Cherry Got Near-Universal Praise". Vulture. Retrieved 23 August 2018.
- ^ "First a Decorated War Vet, Then a Bank Robber, Now a Best-Selling Novelist". The New York Times. 24 August 2018. Retrieved 30 August 2018.
- ^ Fleming Jr, Mike (24 August 2018). "AGBO Nearing $1M 'Cherry' Book Deal; 'Avengers: Infinity War's Russo Bros Eye Directing". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved 30 August 2018.
- ^ McNary, Dave (24 August 2018). "Russo Brothers Close Deal to Direct PTSD Drama 'Cherry'". Variety. Retrieved 30 August 2018.
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