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Discover a captivating journey in Biloxi, a poignant novel by the acclaimed author whose previous works have resonated with readers globally. Set in the sultry landscape of Biloxi, Mississippi, this 256-page masterpiece transports you into the life of sixty-three-year-old Louis McDonald, Jr., who finds himself at a crossroads after a series of life-altering events including a separation from his wife and the loss of his father. As Louis navigates his lonely existence fueled by reality television and nostalgic memories, he unexpectedly crosses paths with Harry Davidson, a quirky character offering free dogs. In an impulsive decision, Louis adopts an overweight mixed breed named Layla, setting the stage for an unlikely companionship that challenges his perception of love and joy.
Biloxi is not only a story of personal renewal but also a reflection on loneliness and masculinity, masterfully populated with vividly drawn characters that depict the complexities of human relationships. Miller's sharp-witted narrative will leave you pondering the hidden corners of life and human connection. Each page is imbued with humor and heart, making this novel a touching exploration of second chances.
Experience Biloxi, a delightful read that invites you to redefine your understanding of happiness and companionship. Get your copy today, and remember, shipping is free! Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled. Condition: BRAND NEW, ISBN: 9781631497841, Year: 2020, Publisher: W W Norton & Company.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781631497841
Year: 2020
Publisher: W W Norton & Company
Pages: 256
Description:
Building on her critically acclaimed novel The Last Days of California and her biting collection Always Happy Hour, Miller transports readers to this delightfully wry, unapologetic corner of the south”Biloxi, Mississippi, home to sixty-three-year-old Louis McDonald, Jr. Louis has been forlorn since his wife of thirty-seven years left him, his father passed, and he impulsively retired from his job in anticipation of an inheritance check that may not come. These days he watches reality television and tries to avoid his ex-wife and daughter, benefiting from the charity of his former brother-in-law, Frank, who religiously brings over his Chili's leftovers and always stays for a beer. Yet the past is no predictor of Louis's future. On a routine trip to Walgreens to pick up his diabetes medication, he stops at a sign advertising free dogs and meets Harry Davidson, a man who claims to have more than a dozen canines on offer, but offers only one: an overweight mixed breed named Layla. Without any rational explanation, Louis feels compelled to take the dog home, and the two become inseparable. Louis, more than anyone, is dumbfounded to find himself in love”bursting into song with improvised jingles, exploring new locales, and reevaluating what he once considered the fixed horizons of his life. With her śsociologist's eye for the mundane and revealingť (Joyce Carol Oates, New York Review of Books), Miller populates the Gulf Coast with Ann Beattie-like characters. A strangely heartwarming tale of loneliness, masculinity, and the limitations of each, Biloxi c
Biloxi is not only a story of personal renewal but also a reflection on loneliness and masculinity, masterfully populated with vividly drawn characters that depict the complexities of human relationships. Miller's sharp-witted narrative will leave you pondering the hidden corners of life and human connection. Each page is imbued with humor and heart, making this novel a touching exploration of second chances.
Experience Biloxi, a delightful read that invites you to redefine your understanding of happiness and companionship. Get your copy today, and remember, shipping is free! Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled. Condition: BRAND NEW, ISBN: 9781631497841, Year: 2020, Publisher: W W Norton & Company.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781631497841
Year: 2020
Publisher: W W Norton & Company
Pages: 256
Description:
Building on her critically acclaimed novel The Last Days of California and her biting collection Always Happy Hour, Miller transports readers to this delightfully wry, unapologetic corner of the south”Biloxi, Mississippi, home to sixty-three-year-old Louis McDonald, Jr. Louis has been forlorn since his wife of thirty-seven years left him, his father passed, and he impulsively retired from his job in anticipation of an inheritance check that may not come. These days he watches reality television and tries to avoid his ex-wife and daughter, benefiting from the charity of his former brother-in-law, Frank, who religiously brings over his Chili's leftovers and always stays for a beer. Yet the past is no predictor of Louis's future. On a routine trip to Walgreens to pick up his diabetes medication, he stops at a sign advertising free dogs and meets Harry Davidson, a man who claims to have more than a dozen canines on offer, but offers only one: an overweight mixed breed named Layla. Without any rational explanation, Louis feels compelled to take the dog home, and the two become inseparable. Louis, more than anyone, is dumbfounded to find himself in love”bursting into song with improvised jingles, exploring new locales, and reevaluating what he once considered the fixed horizons of his life. With her śsociologist's eye for the mundane and revealingť (Joyce Carol Oates, New York Review of Books), Miller populates the Gulf Coast with Ann Beattie-like characters. A strangely heartwarming tale of loneliness, masculinity, and the limitations of each, Biloxi c