Less (Winner of the Pulitzer Prize) by Andrew Sean Greer

Less (Winner of the Pulitzer Prize) by Andrew Sean Greer Book Summary

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A struggling novelist travels the world to avoid an awkward wedding in this hilarious Pulitzer Prize-winning novel full of "arresting lyricism and beauty" (The New York Times Book Review).

WINNER OF THE PULITZER PRIZE
National Bestseller
A New York Times Notable Book of 2017
A Washington Post Top Ten Book of 2017
A San Francisco Chronicle Top Ten Book of 2017
Longlisted for the Andrew Carnegie Medal for Excellence, the Lambda Award, and the California Book Award



Who says you can't run away from your problems? You are a failed novelist about to turn fifty. A wedding invitation arrives in the mail: your boyfriend of the past nine years is engaged to someone else. You can't say yes--it would be too awkward--and you can't say no--it would look like defeat. On your desk are a series of invitations to half-baked literary events around the world.

QUESTION: How do you arrange to skip town?

ANSWER: You accept them all.

What would possibly go wrong? Arthur Less will almost fall in love in Paris, almost fall to his death in Berlin, barely escape to a Moroccan ski chalet from a Saharan sandstorm, accidentally book himself as the (only) writer-in-residence at a Christian Retreat Center in Southern India, and encounter, on a desert island in the Arabian Sea, the last person on Earth he wants to face. Somewhere in there: he will turn fifty. Through it all, there is his first love. And there is his last.

Because, despite all these mishaps, missteps, misunderstandings and mistakes, Less is, above all, a love story.

A scintillating satire of the American abroad, a rumination on time and the human heart, a bittersweet romance of chances lost, by an author The New York Times has hailed as "inspired, lyrical," "elegiac," "ingenious," as well as "too sappy by half," Less shows a writer at the peak of his talents raising the curtain on our shared human comedy.

"I could not love LESS more."--Ron Charles, The Washington Post

"Andrew Sean Greer's Less is excellent company. It's no less than bedazzling, bewitching and be-wonderful."--Christopher Buckley, The New York Times Book Review

Less (Winner of the Pulitzer Prize) Book Details

Book Name Less (Winner of the Pulitzer Prize)
Genre Fiction & Literature
Author Andrew Sean Greer
Published 18 July 2017, Tuesday
Price $9.99
E-Book Size 3.89 MB

Less (Winner of the Pulitzer Prize) by Andrew Sean Greer Book Reviews

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Wxyx154803

Less. Worst book I have ever purchased. Don't waste your time or money.

Mywish

Less is more!. I had a hard time getting started with the book. The style of writing was confusing but I stuck with it and ended up loving it. Best ending I’ve read in a long time. Parts of it made me laugh out loud.

TalesOfAReader

Excellent but Predictable. The ending was cliche, but the journey to get there was impeccable. Totally worth it. So glad I read this!

Pammyface

This was a Pulitzer Prize winning novel??. I bought this book (and accidentally bought the audio version too) and lord was I disappointed. This was a Pulitzer Prize winner? I couldn’t get through it. The book was confusing, boring, and to use a phrase from the book: it was magniloquent spoony. For the life of me, I can’t understand how this book is a Pulitzer Prize winning novel. 🤷🏼‍♀️🤦🏼‍♀️

POd Parent

Slow build, leaves you thinking. This book reads like a page-turning summer read overall but every once in a while you get whacked with a solid upper cut that leaves you breathless and wondering where it came from. At several points, I had to stop and reread sections to get the full effect. 2/3 of the way through the book, I was sold but still not convinced of the Pulitzer status. The second I finished the last page, tears streaming down my face, however, I already knew I needed to read it again. Arthur Less is at once the most boring and most relatable character I’ve read in years. He is me, us. Reading his story made me think about my own life experiences, my own desires and fears. Less has a wonderful, easy quality to it. It reads quickly but delivers pleasing moments of mysticism, philosophy, romance, self-help, and even religion. It makes you think without being heavy or demanding. I’m rereading as we speak and will likely pass through it a few more times before I’m done. I highly recommend this book to anyone who’s ever loved or been loved.

4488662

Ahhh. Words can ensnare you when writing a review so allow me to be succinct. It was perfect

Jl12o345la

Amazing. This book is amazing. I didn’t know what it to expect but very easily became happily tethered to Less’ fate. This book provided enjoyment for many hours and I felt sorrow when it ended. Luckily, I see, there is a sequel.

Mariposatree

Life through Less. I thoroughly enjoyed this book. It’s funny, sad and all about how we fumble through life.

Plutop

Sis Lee. Beautiful! Descriptions of travel and places visited were pure poetry. Introspective language funny and poignant. A must read

Epopovitz

Less is more. I loved it.

SDWill

Magnificent. A magnificent novel. Humorous, poignant and masterfully written, I am now an ASG fan for life.

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Sarahetank

Just amazing. Immediately started rereading. Beautifully written and witty prose. Highly recommend!

Connor Allen Drums

Less. I have to admit that I don't read novels about gay characters because I don't want to read stories about people who make disparaging remarks about faith, morality, and life that has more meaning than just gratifying sexual self. I would not have bought this novel if the synopsis had given this information! It is sad to read about a life so ruined by promiscuity, drugs, and self deprecation, that I had a hard time finishing it! It's easy to see why Less didn't like his life, was never satisfied with what he had, and why he never thought he was worthy to love!! So sad that he always felt inferior to Roberts "superior" intelligence. How older men always wanted to touch his innocence! Yuck!!!

Squidlike

Gets better with every page!. This was an adorable and charming read. Like a delicious, well-portioned meal, it leaves you perfectly satisfied.

Salamanderdoodle

Do gay men never grow up?. The content is very well written. The story is ridiculous. The characters never developed or matured, thus the story is very one note. I struggled to finish.

Joycewalkerlafon

Less. Great job Andrew Greer

Jeff Rudell

More of Less, Please!. Andrew Sean Greer introduces us to Less, a middling writer suffering from a double heartbreak. The character is a bit befuddled by circumstances, too trusting by half, and in for the trip of a lifetime. By the end of the book I was completely enamours by both Less and his creator. The writing is impeccable, the humor is equal parts mad-cap and poignant, and the story is a delight to read. I’m very much looking forward to Mr. Greer’s next work.

Girly Reads

About a gay guy.. So, I have mixed feelings about this book. I found it hard to identify with the character and I stopped reading before I got through the first chapter. I totally support the LGBT community, but I think if this guy was straight talking about the women he dated, I think I would have had the same reaction. He had a very casual relationship with this guy and lots of others too and all of a sudden, he has to run away from his wedding? Really?

Pinkletterday

yes.. What a completely enchanting book. I loved it and loved the heart cracking beauty of my own life a bit more after reading.

AWilson810

Brilliant. I read this book on a whim, I’m so glad I did. It’s brilliantly beautiful.

RhondasMap

Couldn’t put it down. The narrative pulled me in, and I didn’t want it to end. Then I discovered the next book with Mr. Less!

Smartgirlsread

Read “Less". This book is a gem. Beautifully written; the words flow like a mellifluous score.

LK 99

Less is more. Magical, funny, beautiful

Volunteer123456789

Less. Pulitzer means nothing. This was awful!

Olddue1

Less. Interesting and thoughtful prose which is a bit obscure by intent. It made me feel differently after having read it.

Johnb917

Snooze more while reading Less. This book is so boring and all the way to page 81 and still could care less about the main character. Awful!

Joerum62

Didn’t engage me. Started “Less”, yet it just didn’t grab me. Goes to show you - the hype of critics and awards committees aren’t always indicative of a good book (or anything else , for that matter!).

Reader895

Excellent story. Couldn’t put it down, beautifully written.

Ristikay

Less. I’m either losing my cognitive abilities or this book really does not make any sense.

Dotted eighth note

Less. This is a beautiful and compelling work. A journey through portals of time, through memory and love. Such compositions are rare. This one is rarer still; it speaks of humanity and the frailty of life but with a wink to the absurdness of it all. Bravo.

GoodWritingFan

Less. I only got halfway through this pointless book, despite a valiant effort to read a novel deemed worthy of the Pulitzer Prize. It’s a genre I despise but is quite popular among the literati. It’s the tale of a man leading an unhappy, small, self-absorbed life that is as shallow as this novel.

EMERALDEYES25

Less. A wonderful story of life and love.

BigAppleGreg

Awkward Mirror. I have packed exercise bands for more than a decade, never use them on my travels. I see myself in this guy, minus true love, for the time being… Just absolutely stunning, endearing, heart full. Loved this one, a favorite for sure. Love, a fellow bad gay.

KLM4030

Pleasure to read. Absolutely loved this book. The characters are likable and interesting. Nice pace and the writing style is beautiful! Felt like it could be even longer because I didn’t want it to end. Wish I could read it again ☺️ would be a great movie.

Hollace12

The critics are wrong. This book just slogged along. I kept reading because the critics raved. Booorimg,

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About Author "Andrew Sean Greer"

Andrew Sean Greer (born November 1970) is an American novelist and short story writer. Greer received the 2018 Pulitzer Prize for Fiction for his novel Less. He is the author of The Story of a Marriage, which The New York Times has called an "inspired, lyrical novel", and The Confessions of Max Tivoli, which was named one of the best books of 2004 by the San Francisco Chronicle and received a California Book Award. Biography Andrew Sean Greer was born in November 1970, in Washington, D.C., the child of two scientists. He grew up in Rockville, Maryland. He is an identical twin. He graduated from Georgetown Day School, and Brown University, where he studied with Robert Coover and Edmund White, and served as commencement speaker. He lives part-time in Italy. He is the author of six works of fiction. Greer taught at Freie Universität Berlin and the Iowa Writers Workshop. He was a finalist for the Premio von Rezzori for a work translated into Italian, as well as a Today Show pick, a New....

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