Andrew Sean Greer
THE NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER!
Reviews:
“We can’t presume to know how the American story, that insane and unprecedented jumble of genres, will end, but Less and Freddy’s story is another matter. No one’s private world is shielded from national storms, but often enough the sun does shine there. We need some novels to remind us of that, and this is one.” - Alexandra Schwartz in The New Yorker
“Greer hammers a home run in this second outing with Less, which involves similar topics as the first novel having to do with love, family, fame, or lack thereof. The book had me laughing out loud and reading sentences, and eventually, the entire book, a second time to test if there was a loss of mirth. With each repeat, I discovered surprising surprises. Honestly? I expect to never again be so glad a Pulitzer Prize-winning author wrote a sequel featuring the same central character and themes.” - Lou Fancher in 48 Hills
“Andrew Sean Greer’s “Less Is Lost” is a touching, hilarious narrative that works both as a follow-up to Greer’s Pulitzer Prize-winning “Less” and as an introduction to an unforgettable character for those who haven’t read about Arthur Less before. Poignant, smart and funny, the mix of elements Greer brings to the table here makes this an outstanding book that’s part road trip, part love story and part keen observation of contemporary America. . . .“Less Is Lost” is perfectly balanced; sad and joyful, honest and hilarious, wonderfully strange and very real. Greer is a great chronicler of our times, and his vision of America celebrates the best of it while also showing its dark side, and that makes this novel required reading.” - Gabino Iglesias in The San Francisco Chronicle
“It’s one of the novel’s appealing qualities that make one hope he might have more journeys planned for his protagonist. If they’re as entertaining as his latest, he can be sure that many readers will be happy to join him for what certainly will be a delightful ride.” - Harvey Freedenberg in Bookreporter
“Full of riotously funny scenes—particularly around Less’ overconfidence in his German-speaking abilities—this is a worthy follow-up to the magnificent and much-lauded Less, and it is a joy to once again accompany Arthur on his travels.” - Booklist
“Greer follows up his Pulitzer-winning Less with another delightful road story featuring middle-aged writer Arthur Less…Greer packs in plenty of humor and some nicely poignant moments. Fans will eat this up.” - Publisher’s Weekly
“2018 Pulitzer Prize winner Less is one of the most charming books I’ve ever read. I find myself returning to it again and again when I want a feel-good read, and it's like an instant pick-me-up. Less Is Lost, the sequel, manages to have just as much heart as its predecessor, which feels more necessary now than ever. . . . If you’re looking for a cozy read this fall that will have you laughing and experiencing renewed gratitude for life, you can’t go wrong spending more time with this lovable character.” —David Vogel at Buzzfeed
“In this worthy follow-up to Andrew Sean Greer's Pulitzer Prize–winning Less, we again follow Arthur Less on a journey of self-discovery, this time on a road trip through the United States. Less is Lost is a witty, poignant, and often hilarious book.” - Powell’s Books
