Description
In Patrick deWitt's latest novel, Bob Comet, a retired librarian of quiet habits and profound eccentricity, finds his meticulously ordered life upended by a series of unexpected encounters. Having lived his entire life within the familiar confines of his childhood home, Bob's world begins to expand in ways he never anticipated. As past and present intertwine, he grapples with the echoes of forgotten friendships and the lingering mysteries of his own history. DeWitt masterfully weaves a narrative that explores themes of memory, connection, and the quiet dramas that unfold beneath the surface of ordinary lives, all with his signature blend of wit and melancholic charm.
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paperback
Ecco Press
Published Jan 1, 2023
ISBN: 9780063085121
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First Published
2023
Language
eng
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