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Last Exit to Brooklyn is a novel by American author Hubert Selby Jr., published in 1964. The book is set in Brooklyn, New York, during the 1950s and follows the lives of several characters living in the working-class neighborhood of Red Hook.
The novel explores themes of poverty, violence, sexuality, and addiction, portraying a gritty and realistic portrayal of urban life. The characters in the book struggle with their own personal demons and face challenges that test their resilience and morality.
Last Exit to Brooklyn has been praised for its raw and unflinching depiction of urban decay and human suffering. It has also been controversial for its explicit language and graphic scenes of violence and sexuality.
The novel has been adapted into a film and a play, both of which have received critical acclaim for their faithful adaptation of Selby's dark and powerful work.