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Entitlement: A Novel Hardcover – September 17, 2024

by Rumaan Alam (Author)
3.2 out of 5 stars 613 ratings
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NAMED ONE OF NPR’S “BOOKS WE LOVE” 2024
 
ONE OF THE NEW YORKER’S “BEST BOOKS WE’VE READ IN 2024”

ONE OF THE WASHINGTON POST'S 50 NOTABLE BOOKS OF 2024
 
ONE OF KIRKUS’S “BEST BOOK CLUB FICTION OF 2024”

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“Rumaan Alam is a rarity...Entitlement — a psychological thriller that subtly turns into a vicious exposé of affluent liberalism— also sneaks up on you, and wins you over.”—The New York Times

"A brilliant exploration of extreme wealth and how it bends the lives of those close to it... Alam keeps things crystal clear and speedway fast."
—The Boston Globe

“Should come with an undertow warning.”
—Louise Erdrich

A novel of money and morality from the New York Times bestselling author of Leave the World Behind

Brooke wants. She isn’t in need, but there are things she wants. A sense of purpose, for instance. She wants to make a difference in the world, to impress her mother along the way, to spend time with friends and secure her independence. Her job assisting an octogenarian billionaire in his quest to give away a vast fortune could help her achieve many of these goals. It may inspire new desires as well: proximity to wealth turns out to be nothing less than transformative. What is money, really, but a kind of belief?

Taut, unsettling, and alive to the seductive distortions of money, Entitlement is a riveting tale for our new gilded age, a story that confidently considers questions about need and worth, race and privilege, philanthropy and generosity, passion and obsession. It is a provocative, propulsive novel about the American imagination.
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  4. Publication date
    September 17, 2024
  5. Dimensions
    6.31 x 0.99 x 9.28 inches
  6. ISBN-10
    0593718461
  7. ISBN-13
    978-0593718469
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[Rumaan Alam] The New York Times bestselling author of LEAVE THE WORLD BEHIND returns
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An absolutely devastating thunderclap says Kiley Reid about ENTITLEMENT by Rumaan Alam

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Praise for ENTITLEMENT:

“Rumaan Alam is a rarity… Entitlement…sneaks up on you, and wins you over.”
— The New York Times

“Satirical and unnerving... move[s] as propulsively as a thriller.”
—The Washington Post

“Alam’s observation of the attitudes and trappings of contemporary upper-middle-class American life has a delicious precision.”
—The New Yorker

“A brilliant exploration of extreme wealth and how it bends the lives of those close to it... Alam keeps things crystal clear and speedway fast. … a trick only a writer with Alam’s superb skill could pull off.”
—The Boston Globe

“Stylishly written…Vividly captures the well-padded world of wealthy New Yorkers."
—Wall Street Journal

“[An] unsettling social thriller.”
—TIME

“Alam's writing is loose-limbed, expertly observed, flying along with the engine of a commercial novel and the fine eye of a literary one.”
—The Guardian
“Shrewd and absorbing …Not only a deft examination of the seductive and corrosive allure of money but also a compelling character study of an individual driven by want, not need...We have witnessed an expert novelist at work.”
—Minneapolis Star Tribune
“This is a book that whispers its secrets into the reader’s ear, a book that shows how strange our most normal desires can become.”
—LitHub

“Slyly provocative...anyone suspicious of the luster of capitalism and its promises will find much to mull over in this excellent work.”
—BookPage

“A sharp indictment of privilege and the darkness of the American dream, with the unsettling and undeniable intrigue reminiscent of an episode of Succession.”
—Chicago Review of Books

“Alam never shirks uncomfortable scenes or questions, and here, he pits class against race against greed against freedom, and joy.”
—Los Angeles Times

“Cements Alam’s status as a talented truth teller willing to tackle tough issues with grace, generosity, and sensitivity.”
—Kirkus, STARRED review

“Visceral and absolutely mesmerizing.”
—Booklist, STARRED review

“With an atmosphere that is sexy, enchanting, and unsettling, Rumaan Alam's expert fourth novel probes concepts of privilege, wealth, value, and morality.”
—Shelf Awareness

“Alam is quickly emerging as one of the best social novelists working today. . . . It’s a book about what it’s like to be alive today. As engaging as it is unnerving.”
—Literary Hub

“If you miss HBO’s Succession, put Entitlement on your TBR.”
—BookPage

“Shouldcome with an undertow warning . . . I was pulled under. Rumaan Alam has mastered that eerie moment when an ordinary gesture has the potential for disaster.”
—Louise Erdrich, Pulitzer Prize–winning author of The Night Watchman

“Entitlement is needle-sharp: discomfiting, disquieting, mesmerizing. Alam taps deep into the greed and ambition that make us human.”
—Rebecca Makkai, New York Times bestselling author of The Great Believers

“Held me spellbound from its evocative opening to its startling, audacious last pages.”
 —Danzy Senna, nationally bestselling author of Colored Television

“These characters, their money, and their morality come together in an absolutely devastating thunderclap.”
—Kiley Reid, New York Times bestsellingauthor of Such a Fun Age

“Reading Entitlement felt like having a vise slowly tightened around my heart. . . . Elegant, precise and devastating.”
—Charles Yu, National Book Award–winning author of Interior Chinatown

About the Author

Rumaan Alam is the author of the New York Times bestselling novel Leave the World Behind, which was a finalist for the National Book Award and adapted into a major motion picture, as well as two other novels. His writing has appeared in The New York Times, the Wall Street Journal, The New Yorker, and elsewhere. He lives in Brooklyn.

Product details

  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Riverhead Books (September 17, 2024)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 288 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0593718461
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0593718469
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 2.31 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6.31 x 0.99 x 9.28 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    3.2 out of 5 stars 613 ratings

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Customers find the book's writing style readable. However, the plot receives mixed reactions, with several customers noting that the story just didn't do anything. Moreover, the character development receives negative feedback, with customers mentioning that the main character is presented at a seemingly shallow level.

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3 customers mention "Writing style"3 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the writing style of the book, finding it readable, with one customer noting the author's fabulous vocabulary.

"...Saddened by protagonist losing her moral compass. Writing style readable but not compelling enough to make me finish it." Read more

"Don’t waste your time. The author has a fabulous vocabulary The story goes no where Such a Such a shame. Janet B." Read more

"The writing is somewhat highbrow but the plot is rather mundane. It’s a philosophical read...." Read more

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Customers have mixed opinions about the plot of the book, with some finding it a fascinating page-turning thriller while others report that the story goes nowhere.

"...Writing style readable but not compelling enough to make me finish it." Read more

"...just monetary, as clearly shown in this emotionally provocative and unique tale." Read more

"...impact sector actually work; I wanted to love it, but the plot fell apart about as quickly as the command of the sector." Read more

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4 customers mention "Character development"0 positive4 negative

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"Wanted to like this book. Saddened by protagonist losing her moral compass. Writing style readable but not compelling enough to make me finish it." Read more

"Although the novel had moments of insight I found the main character a tedious manipulator...." Read more

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Slow Descent Into Madness or Rebirth?
I have somewhat mixed feelings about this story. On the one hand, none of the characters are particularly appealing and the main character is presented at a seemingly shallow level. But, in the end I saw Brooke as someone having a breakdown of sorts and struggling to find her way out. What she expected in life and career hadn’t materialized and at 33 believes she’s a disappointment to her adopted mother and is facing an uncertain future until she finds hope in a new job as a glorified secretary at an elderly billionaire’s “foundation.” But, her hopes are crushed again and again while others seem to have money fall into their laps without any efforts and she’s resentful. Like women before her, she’s clawing her way up and failing but the ending seems to suggest that she may find her way back. Up for interpretation, which was interesting.
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  • Peachcake
    3.0 out of 5 stars Just ok
    Reviewed in the United States on April 16, 2025
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    Wanted to like this book. Saddened by protagonist losing her moral compass. Writing style readable but not compelling enough to make me finish it.
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  • carilynp
    4.0 out of 5 stars Emotionally provocative and unique tale of greed, race, privilege
    Reviewed in the United States on October 18, 2024
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    This author has the world of the one-percenters down pat. Those who are in the inner circle and those who are inner circle adjacent. Brooke finds herself working for a foundation where she thinks she can make a difference, with someone else’s money.

    Maggie, a single white mother, an altruistic attorney, is disappointed in the latest endeavor Brooke, her Black, adopted daughter, has chosen and she doesn’t shy away from letting her feelings show. Why can’t she be more like her career-striving brother. After all, Maggie didn’t send her to an Ivy League to become a glorified secretary for Asher, an elderly white billionaire. Her like-a-cousin best friend has just come into a trust, major wealth, from her long deceased father, changing their friendship dynamic and life trajectories. When Asher’s intentions don’t seem to match Brooke's own, saving oysters versus providing access to the arts for impoverished children, her feelings toward him and their cause, take on new meaning. He begins to trust her, treats her as his protégé, their relationship takes a turn, taking her places and teaching her things she’s never experienced, like the paternal relationship she never had. But when she attaches different feelings than her mentor cares to reciprocate, things begin to crack.

    Brooke becomes so absorbed in a relationship that isn’t going to yield what she hoped, neglecting her family and closest friends, even betraying promises. Tough lessons to learn and deep disappointment to experience. Her behavior becomes increasingly deplorable and difficult to witness, just who does she think she is? Entitlement comes in many forms, not just monetary, as clearly shown in this emotionally provocative and unique tale.
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  • Kindred Motes
    2.0 out of 5 stars Not very much here
    Reviewed in the United States on November 26, 2024
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    Riddled with factual inaccuracies about how philanthropy and the social impact sector actually work; I wanted to love it, but the plot fell apart about as quickly as the command of the sector.
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  • Caroline Coleman
    5.0 out of 5 stars Page-turner
    Reviewed in the United States on February 9, 2025
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    Rumaan Alam has done it again. A fascinating page-turning thriller about integrity--and compromise. Couldn't put it down
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  • Kindle Customer
    3.0 out of 5 stars Tedious
    Reviewed in the United States on October 26, 2024
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    Although the novel had moments of insight I found the main character a tedious manipulator. Asher is presented as your standard billionaire even though he pretends to want to help.
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  • Kensi
    4.0 out of 5 stars Slow Descent Into Madness or Rebirth?
    Reviewed in the United States on December 15, 2024
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    I have somewhat mixed feelings about this story. On the one hand, none of the characters are particularly appealing and the main character is presented at a seemingly shallow level. But, in the end I saw Brooke as someone having a breakdown of sorts and struggling to find her way out. What she expected in life and career hadn’t materialized and at 33 believes she’s a disappointment to her adopted mother and is facing an uncertain future until she finds hope in a new job as a glorified secretary at an elderly billionaire’s “foundation.” But, her hopes are crushed again and again while others seem to have money fall into their laps without any efforts and she’s resentful. Like women before her, she’s clawing her way up and failing but the ending seems to suggest that she may find her way back. Up for interpretation, which was interesting.
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    Reviewed in the United States on December 15, 2024
    I have somewhat mixed feelings about this story. On the one hand, none of the characters are particularly appealing and the main character is presented at a seemingly shallow level. But, in the end I saw Brooke as someone having a breakdown of sorts and struggling to find her way out. What she expected in life and career hadn’t materialized and at 33 believes she’s a disappointment to her adopted mother and is facing an uncertain future until she finds hope in a new job as a glorified secretary at an elderly billionaire’s “foundation.” But, her hopes are crushed again and again while others seem to have money fall into their laps without any efforts and she’s resentful. Like women before her, she’s clawing her way up and failing but the ending seems to suggest that she may find her way back. Up for interpretation, which was interesting.
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  • L.A.Ortiz
    1.0 out of 5 stars Too Slow
    Reviewed in the United States on March 3, 2025
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    I just couldn't get into this book. It took me weeks to finally commit to just finish it. I kept putting it down thinking, maybe it was just me being too tired and not focusing which was causing me not to make a connection with the characters. I kept waiting for something to just click and for me to say "oh this just got good", but it just didn't happen. I felt like it eluded to more but nothing developed. It was just flat. The story just didn't do anything for me.
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  • Janet B.
    3.0 out of 5 stars entitlement
    Reviewed in the United States on December 11, 2024
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    Don’t waste your time. The author has a fabulous vocabulary The story goes no where Such a Such a shame. Janet B.
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  • S D VERRALL
    2.0 out of 5 stars give it a miss
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on October 11, 2024
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    No dramatic tension.
    Brooke not a fully developed character.
    Not much really happens.
    Some good observations about modern
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  • Alan. Medway
    1.0 out of 5 stars Not worth the effort, sorry!
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on April 21, 2025
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    I stuck with it to the bitter end over months as read mainly when in the air travelling. It went nowhere. One dimensional characterisation. You could summarise the tale in half a page. Very disappointing.
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