Why read The Geography of Pluto?

Book cover of The Geography of Pluto

Book description

Twenty-eight-year-old Will, a teacher living in Montreal, has spent the last few months recovering from a breakup with his first serious boyfriend, Max. He has resumed his search for companionship, but has he truly moved on? Will's mother Katherine-one of the few people, perhaps the only one, who loves him…

Explore

Topics

Montreal

Genres

Literary fiction

When you buy books, we may earn a commission that helps keep our lights on (or join the rebellion as a member).

Why read it?

1 author picked The Geography of Pluto as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?

Eddy Boudel Tan

Author

The island city of Montreal comes to life in vivid, loving detail in this poignant novel. A young schoolteacher confronts both change and stagnation in his life, navigating the city’s streets in constant search of human connection. As he experiences the thrills and heartbreak of being a gay man in a time of liberation, past fears and insecurities hold him back from finding what he’s looking for.

I loved this novel that’s filled with yearning.

From Eddy's list on The best books set on atmospheric islands.