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Odile, a twenty‑three‑year‑old art‑school dropout and dreamer, teams up with Jack, a twenty‑five‑year‑old who records the city’s endless noises on an old tape recorder. Together they start a spontaneous art movement, challenging a contemporary culture that feels dull and obvious. Set against the backdrop of February 1999 – a time marked by the transition from one global era to another – the story follows their attempt to create something new while navigating the uncertainty of their futures and the fleeting moments that define modern life.
First publish date: 2012
Genre: Romance/Contemporary Romance
Authors: Joe Meno
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