Let Me Explain You: A Novel

Let Me Explain You: A Novel

An unforgettable novel about a Greek American family and its enigmatic patriarch from a significant new voice in contemporary literature: â€œHilarious yet richâ€¦This debut by Annie Liontas will touch youâ€ (The New York Times).

Stavros Stavros Mavrakis, Greek immigrant and proud owner of the Gala Diner, believes he has just ten days to live. As he prepares for his final hours, he sends a scathing email to his ex-wife and three grown daughters, outlining his wishes for how they each might better live their lives. With varying degrees of laughter and scorn, his family and friends dismiss his behavior as nothing more than a plea for attention, but when Stavros disappears, those closest to him are forced to confront the possibility of his death.

A vibrant tour de force that races to a surprising conclusion, Let Me Explain You is told from multiple perspectives: Stavros Stavros, brimming with pride and cursing in broken English; his eldest daughter Stavroula, a talented chef in love with her bossâ€™s daughter; her sister, the wounded but resilient Litza; and many other voices who compose a veritable Greek chorus.

Funny yet deeply moving, this â€œpitch perfectâ€ (San Francisco Chronicle) novel delivers a thoughtful meditation on the power of storytelling. In Let Me Explain You, Annie Liontas explores our origins and family myths, the relationship between fathers and daughters, the complex bond of sisterhood, hunger and what feeds us, but â€œthe novelâ€™s true heart is one filled with love and forgivenessâ€ (Minneapolis Star-Tribune).
Country USA
Manufacturer Scribner
Binding Kindle Edition
ReleaseDate 2015-07-14
Format Kindle eBook

Country	USA
Manufacturer	Scribner
Binding	Kindle Edition
ReleaseDate	2015-07-14
Format	Kindle eBook