Casanova 20: Or, Hot World
by Davey Davis
Buy on AmazonThis third novel from Davey Davis is also their best, which is saying something – their previous books, The Earthquake Room and X, were both marvels. This one follows two best friends on opposite sides of the U.S. both dealing with loss: Adrian realizes that his legendary beauty is fading, while Mark is confronted with a grim medical diagnosis. Davis’ writing is nothing short of beautiful, and the book is unsparing but compassionate. Novels this great don’t come around very often.
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"This third novel from Davey Davis is also their best, which is saying something – their previous books, The Earthquake Room and X, were both marvels. This one follows two best friends on opposite sides of the U.S. both dealing with loss: Adrian realizes that his legendary beauty is fading, while Mark is confronted with a grim medical diagnosis. Davis’ writing is nothing short of beautiful, and the book is unsparing but compassionate. Novels this great don’t come around very often."
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