(2025) Playworld, by Adam Ross

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Playworld, a novel by Adam Ross, was published in 2025 .

The story begins in 1980 and follows Griffin as he navigates adolescence. Griffin's life is marked by a childhood fire that he believes he caused and his experiences in show business due to his father's career as an actor . The novel explores themes of family, guilt, and coming of age against the backdrop of 1970s and 1980s America.

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FamilyTraumaComing of ageGuilt FireGriffinShow Business1970s/1980sNew York CityWrestling