Entitlement A Novel By Rumaan Alam

Entitlement, the latest novel from the New York Times bestselling author of Leave the World Behind, is a gripping exploration of wealth, morality, and the human desires that money amplifies. Brooke isn’t struggling financially, but she craves more—purpose, recognition, independence, and the approval of her mother. Her job assisting an aging billionaire in his mission to give away his immense fortune seems like a perfect opportunity to fulfill these aspirations. Yet, as she gets closer to unimaginable wealth, Brooke finds herself changed by it.

This proximity to extreme wealth proves transformative, challenging Brooke's understanding of need, worth, and power. What is money, after all, if not a form of belief? Alam’s taut and unsettling narrative delves into the seductive distortions of money, its ability to reshape desires, and its ripple effects on those within its orbit.

With a keen eye for the dynamics of privilege, race, and ambition, Entitlement examines philanthropy, generosity, and the blurred line between passion and obsession. Alam masterfully navigates the psychological and emotional terrain of America’s new Gilded Age, where wealth acts as both an intoxicating force and a source of deep moral complexity.

Praised for its propulsive storytelling, Entitlement is a provocative and timely novel that confronts questions about what we truly need and how far we are willing to go to get it. It’s a book that lingers, asking readers to reflect on the entanglements between money and identity in a world where both are often intertwined. 📚❤️