“I have discovered that most people have no one to talk to, no one, that is, who really wants to listen. When it does at last dawn on a man that you really want to hear about his business, the look that comes over his face is something to see.”
In this novel, the protagonist, a film enthusiast living in New Orleans, navigates the complexities of his own existence and the world around him. The story delves into the protagonist's personal struggles and his quest for purpose and connection amidst the backdrop of the city's vibrant culture and the allure of cinema. more
Walker Percy was an American author known for his philosophical novels, which often explore themes of human existence, religious faith, and the absurdity of modern life. He was born on May 28, 1916, and passed away on May 10, 1990. more
“It was the kind of library he had only read about in books.”
“What news? There's nothing to tell. I'm a nun.”