Malcolm Cicchio, a manager of a failing foreign film movie theater, leads a very uneventful life in which his ex-girlfriend is marrying a doctor, he cannot sleep because there are yellowjackets in his bedroom, and he meets Darlene, a punk rock singer. A first novel. Reprint.
The narrative follows an ultra-monogamist grappling with the loss of his beloved, set against the backdrop of a dermatologists' conference. The story blends humor and heartbreak, beginning with a comically severe sunburn that sets the tone for his misadventures. As he navigates his obsession and the fallout from his relationship, the book explores themes of love, loss, and the quirks of devotion, delivering both laughs and poignant moments.