Busy Monsters by William Giraldi

In this quirky and humorous tale, a lovelorn writer embarks on a wild and unpredictable journey across America in pursuit of his fiancée, who has left him to chase after a giant squid. Along the way, he encounters a host of eccentric characters, each with their own peculiar obsessions and stories, which challenge his understanding of love, commitment, and the nature of monsters. As he navigates through absurd adventures and existential musings, he ultimately discovers that the true monsters might be the ones lurking within his own heart.

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