| Author | Andrew Lipstein |
|---|---|
| Publisher | Farrar, Straus and Giroux |
Publication date | July 11, 2023 |
| ISBN | 9780374606589 |
The Vegan is a literary novel by Andrew Lipstein. It was published by Farrar, Straus and Giroux in 2023.
Plot summary
Young hedge fund manager Herschel Caine is attempting to find investors for his firm so that he can compete financially with his neighbors. After accidentally causing one of his friends to fall into a coma when a prank goes wrong, he is overcome by ecological empathy which pushes him towards extreme veganism.
Reception
The book received mostly positive reviews from critics for its exploration of moral quandaries and Herscel's awakening to the ethics of human interactions with the natural world. However, some reviewers criticized its themes and portrayal of veganism for being shallow. Alexandra Jacobs of The New York Times described it as "a pig in a blanket of irony, subversion and humor." Tahdg Hoey of the Los Angeles Book Review wrote that "The Vegan has the makings of an ambitiously conceived, 10-course tasting menu, but by the end of it, it left me feeling hungry and confused."
References
- ^ THE VEGAN | Kirkus Reviews.
- ^ Childs, Mary (2023-07-12). "In 'The Vegan,' a refreshing hedge-fund protagonist". NPR. Retrieved 2025-01-30.
- ^ ""Does a satirical novel need heart?": Andrew Lipstein's "The Vegan"". Washington Square Review. 2023-07-13. Retrieved 2025-01-30.
- ^ Miller, Stuart (2023-07-14). "In a dark satirical novel, a callow Brooklyn tech bro atones by ... going vegan?". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved 2025-01-30.
- ^ Jacobs, Alexandra (2023-07-09). "Grazed and Confused: In 'The Vegan,' a Guilty Hedge Funder Eats His Feelings". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2025-01-30.
- ^ "Allegedly Rational: On Andrew Lipstein's "The Vegan"". Los Angeles Review of Books. 2023-10-23. Retrieved 2025-01-30.