By Andrew Sean Greer.
Arthur Less is a gay man turning 50. He is survives at his career, but is not super successful. He has lovers, but no great love. He is sort of mediocre at many things. When a former lover decides to get married, rather than attend the wedding, Less arranges a working vacation, traveling around the world. In the process...
This is great book. Perhaps I liked it because I can identify so strongly with Arthur.
Quotes...
"Why did he always assume Mexico City would be like Phoenix on a smoggy day? Why did no one tell him it would be Madrid?"
Arthur Less is a gay man turning 50. He is survives at his career, but is not super successful. He has lovers, but no great love. He is sort of mediocre at many things. When a former lover decides to get married, rather than attend the wedding, Less arranges a working vacation, traveling around the world. In the process...
This is great book. Perhaps I liked it because I can identify so strongly with Arthur.
Quotes...
"Why did he always assume Mexico City would be like Phoenix on a smoggy day? Why did no one tell him it would be Madrid?"
"Just for the record: happiness is not bullshit."
"Less is technically Christian. There is really no other word for someone who celebrates Christmas and Easter, even if only as craft projects."
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