Description
The Confessions of Max Tivoli is a poignant and innovative novel by Andrew Sean Greer that intricately weaves the themes of love, identity, and the human experience. This beautifully crafted story centers around Max Tivoli, a unique narrator whose peculiar predicament captivates readers from the very first page. Born with the external appearance of an elderly man, Max's journey is a heartbreaking exploration of love as he grows older in body but younger in spirit. As a young boy, Max's heart yearns for his neighbor Alice, a girl who ages gracefully and normally, unlike him. Each time Max encounters Alice throughout his life, she views him as a stranger, unaware of the deep love they share. Set against the vibrant backdrop of San Francisco in the early 1900s, this exceptional novel mixes moments of joy and sorrow, making it a truly unforgettable tale of lost love and second chances. Readers will find themselves laughing, crying, and reflecting on the essence of life and love in this novel that has touched many hearts. Experience this extraordinary narrative that invites you to ponder the complexities of relationships and the inevitability of time. With 288 pages of profound storytelling, The Confessions of Max Tivoli is a must-read for those who cherish unique love stories with a twist. Order your BRAND NEW copy today! Delivery available across New Zealand.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780571220229
Year: 2005
Publisher: Faber
Pages: 288
Description:
'This is the kind of book that makes you laugh out loud, write notes in the margins and shed tears onto its pages. The Confessions of Max Tivoli is a thing of beauty.' Neil LaButeMax Tivoli is a narrator like no other, and this is a heartbreaking love story. At his birth, Max has the external physical appearance of an old, dying creature. Max grows older like any child, but his physical age appears to go backward - on the outside a very old man, but inside still a fearful child. When Max is 17, he falls in love with a neighbour girl, Alice, who ages normally. As he gets older, his body grows younger, so each successive time he finds his Alice, she does not recognize him, she takes him for a stranger, and Max is given another chance at love. Set against the backdrop of San Francisco at the turn of the twentieth century, it's tale of love lost then found which achieves an emotional resonance that is unforgettable.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780571220229
Year: 2005
Publisher: Faber
Pages: 288
Description:
'This is the kind of book that makes you laugh out loud, write notes in the margins and shed tears onto its pages. The Confessions of Max Tivoli is a thing of beauty.' Neil LaButeMax Tivoli is a narrator like no other, and this is a heartbreaking love story. At his birth, Max has the external physical appearance of an old, dying creature. Max grows older like any child, but his physical age appears to go backward - on the outside a very old man, but inside still a fearful child. When Max is 17, he falls in love with a neighbour girl, Alice, who ages normally. As he gets older, his body grows younger, so each successive time he finds his Alice, she does not recognize him, she takes him for a stranger, and Max is given another chance at love. Set against the backdrop of San Francisco at the turn of the twentieth century, it's tale of love lost then found which achieves an emotional resonance that is unforgettable.