The Arthur Less Books Less, Book 1, (Hardcover)

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The novel depicts the excursions of Andrew Less as he travels the world trying to avoid attending or thinking about the wedding of a man he loves, or loved. He also once had a seven year relationship with a famous poet whose greatness kept him, a minor author, in elite circles of the literary wor...

from raschneid

Less didn't capture my interest at first, but once the wacky hero's journey got off the ground, I was hooked. Through a series of picaresque episodes, the novel delivers an empathetic satire of the titular character, a minor writer on the cusp of middle age who is equal parts goodhearted and self...

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An engaging and warm read. Arthur Less approaches mid-life with trepidation. How does a romantic soul deal with ageing, loss and rejection, and a stalled writing career? The story manages to address weighty topics with a light touch and is sprinkled with humorous moments and reflections. I really...

from robfwalter

I adored this. It's funny and heartfelt and the prose perfectly supports what's happening in the story.

from jnwelch

"Strange to be almost fifty, no? I feel like I just understood how to be young." "Yes! It's like the last day in a foreign country. You finally figure out where to get coffee, and drinks, and a good steak. And then you have to leave. And you won't ever be back." In Less: A Novel, our unforgettabl...