{"product_id":"2026100004172-secondhand-the-topeka-school","title":"The Topeka School","description":"\u003cp\u003eEdition: 2nd pr.,\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition remarks:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBook: Good                          \u003cbr\u003eJacket: Worn\/faded, no tears\u003cbr\u003ePages: Good                  \u003cbr\u003eMarkings: No markings\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA profound work of contemporary fiction, The Topeka School immerses readers in the intricate world of Adam Gordon, a high school senior navigating the complexities of adolescence, language, and identity in the late 1990s. This novel masterfully dissects the cultural anxieties and intellectual currents of the era, presenting a vivid portrait of a family grappling with their own histories and the broader societal landscape. Lerner’s prose is both incisive and lyrical, capturing the internal monologues and external pressures that shape young lives. The narrative skillfully interweaves themes of masculinity, privilege, and the performative nature of self, offering a compelling examination of how individuals construct meaning in a rapidly changing world.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Secondhand Stock","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48549028135131,"sku":"2026100004172-SECONDHAND","price":20.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0523\/7646\/9701\/files\/71af2efb-5ece-42a4-a57a-9dac499d1266.png?v=1775144281","url":"https:\/\/bookgrocer.com\/products\/2026100004172-secondhand-the-topeka-school","provider":"Book Grocer","version":"1.0","type":"link"}