Q: A Novel
Q: A Novel by Evan Mandery, published by Harper Collins on August 23, 2011, is a unique exploration of love and self-discovery. This original edition spans 368 pages and is presented in English. The story follows an unnamed protagonist who, shortly before his wedding, encounters a man claiming to be his future self. This stranger warns him against marrying Quentina Elizabeth Deveril, known as Q, leading the protagonist on a tumultuous journey filled with advice from various future selves that challenge his life choices.
Readers will find a narrative that intertwines romance with elements of personal growth and existential questioning. As the protagonist grapples with the implications of the warning, he navigates a series of absurd yet thought-provoking scenarios that prompt him to reconsider his path. The book delves into themes of love, identity, and the pursuit of happiness, all set against the backdrop of New York City. Mandery’s storytelling offers a fresh take on the classic romance narrative, culminating in an unexpected conclusion that resonates deeply.
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“Q, Quentina Elizabeth Deveril, is the love of my life.”
Shortly before his wedding, the unnamed hero of this uncommon romance is visited by a man who claims to be his future self and ominously admonishes him that he must not marry the love of his life, Q. At first the protagonist doubts this stranger, but in time he becomes convinced of the authenticity of the warning and leaves his fiancÉe. The resulting void in his life is impossible to fill. One after the other, future selves arrive urging him to marry someone else, divorce, attend law school, leave law school, travel, join a running club, stop running, study the guitar, the cello, Proust, Buddhism, and opera, and eliminate gluten from his diet. The only constants in this madcap quest for personal improvement are his love for his New York City home and for the irresistible Q.
A unique literary talent, Evan Mandery turns the classic story of transcendent love on its head, with an ending that will melt even the darkest heart.
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