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	The Pinnacle 3.71 avg rating — 24 ratings	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
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Benjamin Kessler liked Sean Michael's review of The Pinnacle: "A vivid Ambien-dream of America’s thirst for growth at any costs. Killer prose and deviously sharp world-building. Ben Kessler is a voice to be reckoned with."
Aug 14, 2025 02:33PM · see review
Benjamin Kessler rated a book it was amazing The Silver State: A Novel by Gabriel Urza (Goodreads Author)	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
A complex love letter to a complex place, The Silver State is both a slow burn character study and a thrilling legal page-turner. Urza provides a rich insight into many quandries that accompany being a public defender, but the themes he explores can ...more
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Benjamin Kessler rated a book it was amazing The Last Grand Tour by Michael N. McGregor (Goodreads Author)	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
A great entry in the "road trip" narrative canon. Multifacted and nuanced. Really nice read with a lot of memorable characters. ...more
May 22, 2025 09:14AM · 1 like · like · see review · preview book See a Problem? We’d love your help. Let us know what’s wrong with this preview of The Last Grand Tour by Michael N. McGregor. Problem: Details (if other): Thanks for telling us about the problem. Not the book you’re looking for? Preview — The Last Grand Tour by Michael N. McGregor <iframe sandbox id="wrongBookKindlePreviewScreen">
Benjamin Kessler rated a book it was amazing Lonesome Ballroom by Madeline McDonnell	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
Is it possible that Madeline McDonnell has written one of the best books of 2025? Duh. Lonesome Ballroom is funny when it wants to be, thoughtful when it needs to be, and never not a total joy to read. If you're looking for a book that is unabashedly ...more
May 22, 2025 07:26AM · like · see review
Benjamin Kessler liked Joyce Ippolito's review of The Pinnacle: "Really enjoyed this fun little book!"
Apr 17, 2025 02:54AM · see review