Author : Andrew Sean Greer
Length : 8h17
Narrated by : Robert Petkoff
Category : LGBTQ+ / Literature & Fiction
Possibility of free reading : YES
Ever thought about fleeing your problems?
As an author on the brink of 50, you're grappling with a twist: An engagement card for your former partner of almost a decade. Accepting feels impossible, but declining seems like admitting defeat. Amidst this, your desk is filled with invites to eclectic literary functions worldwide.
Dilemma: What's the escape plan?
Solution: Embrace every single invite.
Could there be a catch?
On this escapade, Arthur Less teeters on the edge of romance in Paris, skirts disaster in Berlin, narrowly evades a sandstorm en route to a Moroccan retreat, unwittingly becomes the sole writer at an Indian spiritual center, and confronts an unexpected face on an Arabian isle. Amidst these events, he celebrates half a century. Woven into this journey are tales of his earliest and latest loves.
Yet, amidst all the chaos and misadventures, 'Less' primarily narrates a tale of the heart.
It's a witty critique of an American on foreign soil, a reflection on aging and affection, and a nostalgic ode to opportunities missed. Lauded by the New York Times for its "poetic", "reflective" and "smart" narrative, yet critiqued for being "overly sentimental", 'Less' unveils the humor inherent in our collective experiences.
Less by Andrew Sean Greer won a Pulitzer Prize. I love Less the gay protagonist, and the superbly lyrical and descriptive writing, the humour and the pacing…totally a joy to read. I’ve read it twice and listened to the wonderfully well read audio book too.
— julee veljanovski 🇦🇺 (@juleev101) August 24, 2023
Step into the whimsically poignant world of "Less (An Arthur Less Novel, Book 1)", authored by the Pulitzer Prize-winning Andrew Sean Greer. This captivating tale unfolds the journey of Arthur Less, a failed novelist about to turn fifty, as he travels the world to avoid attending a wedding. The narrative, filled with humor and heartbreak, paints a beautiful picture of self-discovery.
For a modest $14.95 monthly on Audible, you can be whisked away on Arthur Less's globetrotting adventures spanning 8 hours and 17 minutes, all vividly narrated by the talented Robert Petkoff. With Audible's unparalleled audio experience, Greer's wit and warmth are accentuated, making Arthur's escapades even more endearing. If you're yet to embark on this journey, don't hold back—dive in with Audible's free trial.
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