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The autobiographical novel landed him on the cover of The New York Times Book Review and eventually secured the prestigious and unusually lucrative International Dublin Literary Award, beating out a slew of better-known authors from Junot Díaz to Philip Roth.
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Michael Thomas's novel landed him on The New York Times Book Review cover secured the International Dublin Literary Award
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Thomas Chatterton Williams
Context Type
Book Review
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{
    "award": "International Dublin Literary Award",
    "author": "Michael Thomas",
    "book_title": "Man Gone Down",
    "publication": "The New York Times Book Review"
}
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September 2, 2025 at 6:24 PM (1 week ago)
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September 2, 2025 at 6:24 PM (1 week ago)

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A review of Michael Thomas's memoir, "The Broken King," detailing his struggles with abuse, addiction, and mental illness alongside his literary success. The review highlights the author's raw honesty and powerful writing style.

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Book Review
Mental Illness
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Addiction
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