Description
In this deeply introspective novel, a writer grapples with the anxieties of artistic creation and the fragility of life after receiving a significant advance for his second book. As he navigates the complexities of his relationships and the looming threat of a serious heart condition, the boundaries between his own experiences and the fiction he attempts to write begin to blur. The narrative explores themes of authenticity, the fragmented nature of modern existence, and the persistent human desire to find meaning and connection amidst uncertainty. Lerner's distinctive voice offers a profound meditation on what it means to be alive and to create in a world that often feels overwhelming.
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hardcover
Farrar, Straus and Giroux
Published Jan 1, 2014
244 pages
ISBN: 9780865478107
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First Published
2014
Language
eng
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