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When a young woman is struck by a taxi and arrives in a delirious, amnesiac state, Selah Morse takes her to the hospital and, after the patient is discharged, assumes the role of her boyfriend. With the patient’s doctor insisting that he keep her awake, Selah spends an entire night telling her stories—real and imagined—in a bid to help her recover her past. Through this strange, night‑long dialogue, the novel explores the power of storytelling to illuminate identity, memory, and the fragile bonds that connect us.
Jesse Ball’s debut returns with a tale that blends psychological insight with moments of sardonic humor, creating a haunting meditation on love, hope, and self‑discovery.
First publish date: 2009
Genre: Psychological Fiction/Psychological Drama
Authors: Jesse Ball
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