Troubled by an inability to find any meaning in his life,the 25-year-old narrator of this deceptively simple novel quits university and eventually arrives at his brother's New York apartment.
In a bid to discover what life is all about,he writes lists. He becomes obsessed by time and whether it actually matters. He faxes his meteorologist friend. He endlessly bounces a ball against the wall. He befriends a small boy who lives next door.
He yearns to get to the bottom of life and how best to live it.
Publisher: Canongate BooksISBN: 9781841956725Number of pages: 208Weight: 144 gDimensions: 198 x 129 x 13 mmEdition: Main
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'Loe certainly has some of Salinger's lightness of touch,and often comic voice of his unnamed narrator recalls Salinger's Holden Caulfield. A charming debut novel.'- The Times
'it displays a canny lightness of touch and a great deal of charm. An effortlessly hip and savvy antidote to the rainy day blues.'- Sleazenation
'It is fascinating,how much depth this young author can convey in a simple language - a major talent.'- Oldenburgische Volkzeitung,Germany
'A book overflowing with creative talent on just about every page. Well calculated naivety.'- Dagbladet,Norway
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