Many thanks to NetGalley and Avid Reader Press/Simon & Schuster for gifting me a digital copy of this novel by Antoine Wilson - 4.5 stars!
At JFK airport, the narrator of this book runs into a college acquaintance, Jeff Cook, who invites him to wait in the first-class lounge for their delayed flights. There, Jeff tells his story, possibly hoping that the narrator, a writer, will write his story. Years ago, Jeff saved a man from drowning on the beach and became obsessed with finding him. The victim, Francis, survived and was an art dealer. Jeff inserted himself into Francis' world, hoping for a spark of recognition or validation of his actions. The two continue along intertwined paths.
This is a short book and I really enjoyed it - especially that ending! An interesting premise - unloading oneself to an almost stranger, again hoping for validation or understanding. I liked the fact that we never learn the narrator's name - he is just a vessel for Jeff to tell his story. Thought provoking and well written.
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