Andrew Sean Greer Collection 3 Books Set - Less, Max Tivoli & A Marriage - Fiction - Paperback

Titles in This Set
Less
The Confessions of Max Tivoli
The Story of a Marriage

Details
Condition: Brand New
Format: Paperback
ISBN: 9789123986132
Publisher: Abacus, Faber & Faber

Overview
This three-book paperback set brings together some of Andrew Sean Greer's most celebrated fiction in one collection. It includes Less, the Pulitzer Prize-winning novel that follows a hapless writer fleeing heartbreak across the globe, alongside two earlier standouts: The Confessions of Max Tivoli, a haunting tale of a man aging in reverse, and The Story of a Marriage, an intimate portrait of a union tested by secrets and time. Together the three novels showcase Greer's signature blend of wit, tenderness, and lyrical prose, making this an ideal introduction or a welcome addition for longtime fans of contemporary literary fiction.

About the Book
Andrew Sean Greer has built a reputation as one of American fiction's most humane and inventive storytellers, and this collection captures him at his best across three distinct novels. Less, winner of the Pulitzer Prize for Fiction, follows novelist Arthur Less as he accepts a string of absurd literary invitations around the world to dodge an ex-lover's wedding, turning a comic travelogue into a tender study of aging, love, and the fear of being left behind. The Confessions of Max Tivoli imagines a man born with the body of an old man who grows younger with each passing year, using this fantastical premise to explore memory, longing, and the impossibility of loving someone whose life moves at a different pace than your own. The Story of a Marriage shifts to 1950s San Francisco, where a woman's quiet domestic life is upended by a visitor from her husband's past, unraveling long-held secrets about sacrifice, loyalty, and what people are willing to do for the ones they love. Each novel stands on its own, but read together they reveal Greer's recurring fascinations: the strange arithmetic of time, the vulnerability of intimacy, and the resilience of hope even in the face of loss. Fans of character-driven literary fiction with emotional depth and a wry, generous sense of humor will find plenty to savor across all three books in this collection.

Key Benefits

• Includes Less, the Pulitzer Prize-winning novel by Andrew Sean Greer
• Three distinct, acclaimed novels in one convenient paperback set
• Perfect for fans of literary fiction, character studies, and witty, emotionally rich storytelling
• Great gift for book clubs, birthdays, or the holiday season
• Compact paperback format is easy to pack for travel or vacation reading
• A well-rounded introduction to one of contemporary fiction's most beloved authors

Book-by-Book Guide
Less — A struggling novelist circles the globe on a string of ridiculous literary invitations to avoid attending his ex's wedding, and finds unexpected clarity along the way.
The Confessions of Max Tivoli — A man born old and aging backward narrates a lifetime of love and loss shaped by his impossible relationship with time.
The Story of a Marriage — In 1950s San Francisco, a wife's carefully ordered life is upended when a stranger from her husband's past arrives with a startling proposal.

About the Author
Andrew Sean Greer is an American novelist known for blending humor, romance, and melancholy in richly voiced literary fiction. He won the Pulitzer Prize for Fiction for his novel Less, a comic, poignant journey about a writer circling the globe. Greer's earlier novels, including The Confessions of Max Tivoli and The Story of a Marriage, established him as a distinctive voice in contemporary American letters, celebrated for inventive premises and deeply felt characters. His work is praised for its wit, warmth, and emotional precision, earning him a devoted readership among fans of literary fiction.

Why You'll Love This Collection
These three novels reward readers with humor, heartbreak, and gorgeous prose in equal measure. Whether you're building a literary fiction library, picking a thoughtful birthday gift, choosing a book club pick, or searching for engrossing summer reading, this paperback set offers a satisfying introduction to an award-winning American author.

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