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A review by cantpatthis
The Confessions of Max Tivoli by Andrew Sean Greer
4.0
After finishing Greer's novel LESS, I wanted to dive into his other works. This book was the highest recommended though I admit I was wary when I saw that it was about a man aging backwards (born old, becoming younger and younger). I'm not a huge fan of a gimmick (I've been told my art would be better if I would embrace it more).
However, this book is incredibly beautiful. Set in San Francisco at the turn of the last century, the settings are so vivid and I felt like I was time traveling. I love the way Greer surprises the reader with moments of emotion so intense amidst beautiful settings or pleasant exchanges among characters.
This book was also a quick read. It made for lovely bedtime reading and fodder for whimsical dreams of gardens, lost loves, and fog covered hills.
However, this book is incredibly beautiful. Set in San Francisco at the turn of the last century, the settings are so vivid and I felt like I was time traveling. I love the way Greer surprises the reader with moments of emotion so intense amidst beautiful settings or pleasant exchanges among characters.
This book was also a quick read. It made for lovely bedtime reading and fodder for whimsical dreams of gardens, lost loves, and fog covered hills.