description The Ask Overview
Sam Lipsyte's 2010 satirical novel following a failed artist employed in a university development office who is forced to court a former classmate for a large donation.
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The Ask ranks #91 of 127 in the Campus Novel ranking, behind Blue Angel, ahead of The Marriage Plot.
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How good is The Ask?
The Ask scores 6.72/10 (Fair) on Lunoo, making it rated in the Campus Novel category.
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With a score of 6.72/10, The Ask is a solid option in Campus Novel. See all Campus Novel ranked.
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