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In 'Saturn Street' a disaffected screenwriter in Los Angeles volunteers to deliver lunches to homebound AIDS patients and falls in love with one of his clients. In 'The Wooden Anniversary', Nathan and Celia - characters familiar to readers of Leavitt's short story collections - reunite awkwardly, at the cooking school Celia runs in Tuscany, after a five-year separation. And in 'The Term Paper Artist', a writer named David Leavitt, hiding out at his father's house in the aftermath of a publishing scandal, experiences literary rejuvenation when he agrees to write term papers for UCLA undergraduates in exchange for sex. Comical, lyrical and speculative, in these three innovative novellas David Leavitt explores the themes of escape, exile and homecoming with a keen eye for human weakness - and strength.
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Intriguing novellas explore love and identity, sharply written
Who is this book for?
If you're drawn to stories that mix humor, depth, and a touch of the unexpected, this collection by Leavitt might be just what you're looking for. Each story offers a fresh perspective on human relationships, blending the mundane with the extraordinary, making it both thought-provoking and genuinely entertaining.
