Instead of travelling the world, we are now driving across America in an RV with a revolving supporting cast that includes a famous science-fiction writer and his pug. Just like in the first book, he finds himself on a journey that offers financial gain but, unexpectedly, also provides emotional gains. As Freddy is away for work, Arthur takes on the burden of this debt and agrees to several work opportunities. That is until Arthur’s ex-boyfriend, Robert, dies and Less suddenly owes an awful lot in back rent. Life is seemingly pretty blissful for the pair as they live contentedly in their shared home, the “Shack”. What has been happening to the author and his partner Freddy since we last saw them? However, my love for the character Arthur Less was so strong that I knew I had to read it. Things that all meant that I was both very excited about the sequel and worried that it wouldn’t be able to live up to my expectations. It’s the kind of book that I haven’t been able to get out of my head and will never stop recommending to people. Would it be as good as the first book? Or would it be a tricky second album?Īndrew Sean Greer’s prize-winning novel Less was so charming and enjoyable to read that it felt unfair to the other books. Instead, I figured I would start the year off on a positive note and make it my first book of 2023. Unfortunately, I didn’t get around to it in 2022 when it was released. I wanted to spend more time with Arthur Less and couldn’t wait to get my hands on a copy. So I was genuinely delighted that there was a sequel coming. It is the opposite of dark and I’ve been obsessed with ever since. It’s also my main piece of evidence to throw into the ring every time somebody says “Literary Fiction is just depressing and dark”. I just believed that everyone should and would enjoy reading it. I constantly recommend it to friends and suggest it every month in my book club. I absolutely fell in love with Andrew Sean Greer’s Pulitzer prize-winning novel Less.

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