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Cherry
Author	Nico Walker
Language	English
Publisher	Alfred A. Knopf
Publication date	August 14, 2018
Publication place	United States
Media type	Print
Pages	336 pp
ISBN	0525520139 (first)

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Cherry is a 2018 semi-autobiographical novel written by American author Nico Walker. It was published by Alfred A. Knopf on August 14, 2018.

Plot summary

A young man drops out of college and enlists in the Army. He comes home in a poor state, becomes addicted to opiates, and starts robbing banks.^[1]

Reception

According to Vulture.com, upon its publication the book received "near-universal praise."^[2] It debuted at number 14 on The New York Times bestseller list.^[3]

Film adaptation

Days after the book's publication, the movie rights were acquired for $1 million by Joe and Anthony Russo's studio AGBO, with the brothers planning to direct and produce, and the script to be written by Jessica Goldberg.^[4]^[5]

References

^ Alter, Alexandra (10 August 2018). "How a Young War Veteran Became a Serial Bank Robber, Then a Novelist". The New York Times. Retrieved 22 August 2018.
^ Rathburn, Daniel (22 August 2018). "Nico Walker's Cherry Got Near-Universal Praise". Vulture. Retrieved 23 August 2018.
^ "First a Decorated War Vet, Then a Bank Robber, Now a Best-Selling Novelist". The New York Times. 24 August 2018. Retrieved 30 August 2018.
^ Fleming Jr, Mike (24 August 2018). "AGBO Nearing $1M 'Cherry' Book Deal; 'Avengers: Infinity War's Russo Bros Eye Directing". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved 30 August 2018.
^ McNary, Dave (24 August 2018). "Russo Brothers Close Deal to Direct PTSD Drama 'Cherry'". Variety. Retrieved 30 August 2018.

External links

Cherry at Penguin Random House

[nyt-1] Alter, Alexandra (10 August 2018). "How a Young War Veteran Became a Serial Bank Robber, Then a Novelist". The New York Times. Retrieved 22 August 2018.

[2] Rathburn, Daniel (22 August 2018). "Nico Walker's Cherry Got Near-Universal Praise". Vulture. Retrieved 23 August 2018.

[3] "First a Decorated War Vet, Then a Bank Robber, Now a Best-Selling Novelist". The New York Times. 24 August 2018. Retrieved 30 August 2018.

[4] Fleming Jr, Mike (24 August 2018). "AGBO Nearing $1M 'Cherry' Book Deal; 'Avengers: Infinity War's Russo Bros Eye Directing". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved 30 August 2018.

[5] McNary, Dave (24 August 2018). "Russo Brothers Close Deal to Direct PTSD Drama 'Cherry'". Variety. Retrieved 30 August 2018.

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