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slice of life
metafiction
romantic comedy drama
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an ensemble cast of lovable losers
facing their own sense of powerlessness
during a countrywide blackout
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what people have said about the book:
“… of all of Laeth’s books, Powerless has been without a doubt the hardest one to put down. I only meant to glance the first page, intending to read it later (after finishing another novel) but I soon found myself immersed in the depths of these unique, flawed, and interesting people, and finished the book within a couple days.“
~ Sean Gois
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“A Masterful Mosaic of Humanity… Laeth writes with a rare combination of emotional precision, philosophical depth, and quiet lyricism… truly original and immersive.”
~ Susana Imaginário
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“If in sketches of Alice Laeth began to stretch his wings, in powerless Laeth has begun to fly. This book was a breeze to read, immersive and rhythmic and flowing… Laeth is a Woody Allen fan, and he has done something of what Allen has done for NY, for Lisbon… This book is the most accessible introduction to Laeth’s work, but also the most artistically complete. A beautiful book. I loved it.”
~ John Gois
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