{"product_id":"play-the-devil-paperback","title":"Play The Devil - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eScott Laudati\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePlay The Devil is the debut novel from Scott Laudati. A semi-autobiographical tale of two best friends traversing the backyards of New Jersey in search of the American Dream. Like a 200 page Bruce Springsteen song, Play The Devil is permeated by a sense of nostalgia and loss, of love and redemption, with images of old Americana littering the novel like scenes from a movie, it is an essential coming-of-age story for the next generation. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eWelcome to post 9\/11 America, where capitalism and apathy run rampant and men like Donald Trump can become president. In this world, the future often appears futile to millennials in their mid-twenties, stuck in that awkward, directionless stage between school and \"real\" life. Scott Laudati's debut novel Play the Devil perfectly situates itself within these strange times. \u003c\/i\u003e- Lara Robertson, Tharunka Magazine (AUS) \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eIn his first novel, Play The Devil, Scott Laudati tackles the common coming-of-age story with a refreshing take on the classic cliché. If the idea of truth illuminated in harsh light, with a heavy dose of comedic tragedy appeals to you, pick up Play the Devil. - \u003c\/i\u003eSarah Joseph, The Voice (Athabasca University) \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eScott Laudati's debut novel is simply poetic. It is a brilliant, comedic, adventure served with a slice of truth\u003c\/i\u003e. - Tristan Sherlock, Dircksey Magazine (Edith Cowan University)\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 224\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.51 x 8.5 x 5.5 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e September 13, 2021\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42707408453695,"sku":"9780578736839","price":16.18,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0105\/8226\/1823\/files\/e0bcce3c16ff1f776248e486f913e63b.webp?v=1765043988","url":"https:\/\/dhl-adrianne.myshopify.com\/products\/play-the-devil-paperback","provider":"BBB","version":"1.0","type":"link"}