I Am Homeless If This Is Not My Home by Lorrie Moore
"I Am Homeless If This Is Not My Home" by Lorrie Moore is a novel that intertwines the past and present through a ghostly narrative. The story follows a teacher who travels to the Bronx to visit his ailing brother. Alongside this, a mysterious journal from the 1800s is stolen from a boarding house, weaving a connection between different eras. The novel introduces intriguing characters, including a therapy clown and an assassin, who challenge the boundaries between life and death. With a blend of humor and introspection, the book explores themes of love, grief, and the enduring impact of history on the human heart.
The 8852nd greatest book of all time
- Published
- 2023
- Nationality
- American
- Length
- Short
- Pages
- 200-300
- Original Language
- English
- Avg User Rating
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(2.7)
- Alternate Titles
- None
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This book is on the following 2 lists:
- 34th on The 100 Greatest Books of 2023 (The Greatest Books)
- National Book Critics Circle Award - Fiction (National Book Critics Circle)