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Less

Winner of the Pulitzer Prize for Fiction 2018
By Andrew Sean Greer
Series: An Arthur Less Novel
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The story follows Arthur Less, a failing novelist who decides to escape his life by accepting a series of literary invitations around the world. As he travels, he reflects on his life, love, and his career, leading to unexpected adventures and self-discovery.
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The Pulitzer prize-winning novel about a failed writer trying to escape his problems by traveling abroad.

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WINNER OF THE PULITZER PRIZE FOR FICTION 2018

'You will sob little tears of joy' Nell Zink

'I recommend it with my whole heart' Ann Patchett

'I adore this book' Armistead Maupin

'Charming, languid and incredibly funny, I absolutely adored Arthur' Jenny Colgan

'Marvellously, endearingly, unexpectedly funny' Gary Shteyngart

'Bedazzling, bewitching and be-wonderful' New York Times Book Review

'A fast and rocketing read . . . a wonderful, wonderful book!' Karen Joy Fowler

'Hilarious, and wise, and abundantly funny' Adam Haslett

WHO SAYS YOU CAN'T RUN AWAY FROM YOUR PROBLEMS?

Arthur Less is a failed novelist about to turn fifty. A wedding invitation arrives in the post: it is from an ex-boyfriend of nine years who is engaged to someone else. Arthur can't say yes - it would be too awkward; he can't say no - it would look like defeat. So, he begins to accept the invitations on his desk to half-baked literary events around the world.

From France to India, Germany to Japan, Arthur almost falls in love, almost falls to his death, and puts miles between him and the plight he refuses to face. LESS is a novel about mishaps, misunderstandings and the depths of the human heart.

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    WINNER OF THE PULITZER PRIZE FOR FICTION 2018 'You will sob little tears of joy' Nell Zink'I recommend it with my whole heart' Ann Patchett'I adore this book' Armistead Maupin'Charming, languid and incredibly funny, I absolutely adored Arthur' Jenny Colgan 'Marvellously, endearingly, unexpectedly funny' Gary Shteyngart'Bedazzling, bewitching and be-wonderful' New York Times Book Review'A fast and rocketing read . ....
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  • Less is Lost
    The awkward and lovable hero of Andrew Sean Greer's bestselling and Pulitzer Prize-winning novel Less returns in this unforgettable road trip across America. Arthur Less, the moderately accomplished novelist, seems to have finally found some peace in his life. In a steady relationship with his partner, Freddy Pelu, he is content and happily facing middle age. However, his seemingly stable...
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Readers praise it for being a deftly funny romantic comedy, blending humor with poignancy. Critics highlight its fantastic writing, sharp insights, and genuine wisdom. It's described as a wonderfully endearing read filled with elegance, wit, and humanity.

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ISBN: 9780349143590

Publisher: Little, Brown Book Group

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 22 May 2018

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Abacus

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 24.0mm

Width: 126.0mm

Height: 196.0mm

Weight: 220g

Pages: 272

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About the Author

Andrew Sean Greer is the bestselling author of five works of fiction, including The Confessions of Max Tivoli, which was named a best book of 2004 by the San Francisco Chronicle and the Chicago Tribune. He is the recipient of the Northern California Book Award, the California Book Award, the New York Public Library Young Lions Award, the O Henry award for short fiction and fellowships from the National Endowment for the Arts and the New York Public Library. Greer lives in San Francisco.

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