Vacuum in the Dark
| Industry | Publishing |
|---|---|
| Headquarters | United States |
| Products | Books |
Vacuum in the Dark represents the second book authored by Jen Beagin, released in 2019 through Simon & Schuster. This work serves as the follow-up to Pretend I'm Dead.
Release
An excerpt titled "Poop," which is the opening chapter of Vacuum in the Dark, was highlighted by Literary Hub. The novel has also been issued in the United Kingdom and as a paperback edition, both featuring updated cover designs.
Response
According to NPR, the story is "a humorous and unexpectedly tender tale about a young woman who matured too quickly and is striving to redefine herself." The book earned a starred review from Kirkus, describing it as "a much-anticipated continuation to one of last year’s most captivating debuts," and was selected as a top read for February 2019 by Oprah Magazine. Publishers Weekly awarded it a starred review, commending it as "an incisive and outstanding novel" that "holds nothing back—this book is sharply intelligent and darkly comedic." The New York Times Book Review praised it as "a delight: genuinely laugh-out-loud amusing, yet remaining sincere and respectful, even as Mona repeatedly faces turmoil."