Going Wild

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First published in 0, Lisa McMann's Going Wild is a work of adventure that has drawn sustained interest from critics and prize committees alike. Its engagement with the human condition gives the book a depth that extends well beyond its genre. The book's place in the literary record rests on its presence across major prize lists and critical surveys. Its aggregate editorial score of 25/100 reflects recognition from 1 independent editorial sources, from international prizes to specialist critical journals. What distinguishes Going Wild is how it handles its central concerns — the human condition — without reducing them to neat conclusions. The book invites close reading and holds up well to it. Going Wild reflects Lisa McMann's place in a wider literary tradition. The book's concerns resonate with Germany's broader cultural preoccupations, even as they reach beyond any single national context.

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