Less Is Lost

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Arthur Less, the endearing and awkward protagonist from Andrew Sean Greer's acclaimed novel Less, is back in a captivating new adventure. This time, he embarks on a cross-country journey across America, encountering unexpected challenges and personal revelations.

A heartfelt road trip that explores love, identity, and self-discovery through the eyes of a beloved novelist.

Life seems to be going well for Arthur Less: he's a moderately successful novelist and happily partnered with Freddy Pelu. But when an old lover passes away and a financial crisis hits, Less finds himself fleeing once more from his troubles. Accepting a series of literary gigs, he sets off on a winding trip across the United States.

Travelling through the 'Mild Mild West,' down to the South, and back to his mid-Atlantic roots, Arthur is joined by a revolving cast of writerly companions, his loyal black pug Dolly, and his trusty, albeit rusty, camper van Rosina. Along the way, he adopts a handlebar mustache, abandons his usual gray suit, and tries on a bolero-and-cowboy-hat disguise that marks him as a true 'Unitedstatesian', though his efforts often lead to mistaken identities, ranging from a Dutchman to the wrong writer, or worse, a 'bad gay.'

Despite the changing landscapes-from deserts to bayous to coastlines-Arthur can’t outrun himself. He must confront his strained relationship with Freddy, reconnect with his estranged father, and face the realities of his own privilege. Filled with the wit and lyrical charm that made Less a Pulitzer Prize-winning bestseller, Less Is Lost is a joyous and profound tale about the mysteries of life, the complexities of love, and the stories that shape us.

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