Based on how thoroughly I had to search for this book on the web, and that it took me forever to get to it on Hoopla, I get the impression that this isn’t a very well-known book, but it was totally my cup of tea! I’ve not read any of Drooker’s other work, but he seems like an incredible artist with a unique perspective on lots of big things.

This book reminded me a lot of ‘Company,’ actually. Not so much in its theming or characters, but how it presents the story. There isn’t much of a central conflict in this story, moreso just observing the characters and how they interact with each other and the world around them, and it’s really good stuff. The broad range of lifestyles depicted in this book gave me new perspectives on art, living your truth, and vulnerability. As an artsy person, I was invested in both of the main characters’ lives, and if the book didn’t end when it did, then I would’ve happily read more!