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Less
272 pages, 2018
What would possibly go wrong? Arthur Less will almost fall in love in Paris, almost fall to his death in Berlin, barely escape to a Moroccan ski chalet from a Saharan sandstorm, accidentally book himself as the (only) writer-in-residence at a Christian Retreat Center in Southern India, and encounter, on a desert island in the Arabian Sea, the last person on Earth he wants to face. Somewhere in there: he will turn fifty. Through it all, there is his first love. And there is his last.
Because, despite all these mishaps, missteps, misunderstandings, and mistakes, Less is a love story. A scintillating satire of the American abroad, a rumination on time and the human heart, a bittersweet romance of chances lost, by an author The New York Times have hailed as "inspired, lyrical," "elegiac," "ingenious," as well as "too sappy by half," Less shows a writer at the peak of his talents raising the curtain on our shared human comedy.
In Less, Andrew Sean Greer encourages readers to embrace change. The protagonist, Arthur Less, embarks on a journey around the world, which symbolizes his journey of self-discovery and acceptance of change. It's a great reminder for us to not fear change, but rather see it as an opportunity for growth.
One of the key takeaways from Less is that age is just a number. Greer's protagonist, Arthur Less, is turning 50 and is worried about getting old. However, throughout his journey, he realizes that age doesn't define him. This book encourages us to not let age limit our experiences and opportunities.
Less explores the themes of love and heartbreak. Arthur Less experiences both throughout his life, and Greer beautifully portrays these emotions. It's a reminder that love can be complicated and messy, but it's also a beautiful part of life. So, don't be afraid to love and experience heartbreak.
In the book, Arthur Less embarks on a journey of self-discovery. He learns more about himself, his past, and his desires. This book encourages us to take the time to understand ourselves better. So, take a look into your own life and see what you can discover about yourself.
Andrew Sean Greer uses humor throughout Less to lighten the mood and make the story more enjoyable. It's a reminder that life doesn't always have to be serious and that humor can help us through tough times. So, find the humor in your own life and enjoy the ride.
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Less by Andrew Sean Greer is a novel that I found both humorous and profound, a story about growing older and the essential nature of love.
Barack Obama - 44th U.S. PresidentLess is the funniest, smartest and most humane novel I've read in a long time.
Ann Patchett - Award-winning NovelistGreer's Less is a comic masterpiece and a reflection on the nature of identity and growing older.
Ron Charles - Book CriticLess is a beautiful book, a novel of great feeling that refreshes the form.
Garth Greenwell - Acclaimed AuthorLess is a novel about mishaps, misunderstandings and the depths of the human heart.
NPR - Media Organization
