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The Last Speaker of Skalwegian

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Set against the backdrop of a defunct revolving restaurant, the story follows Professor Lenny Thorson, a linguistics teacher at a struggling college. His life is marked by eccentricities, including a fascination with word origins and a gerbil mascot. Haunted by his past, Lenny grapples with guilt from a tragic incident in his youth involving a boxing match that left another fighter dead. His unconventional living situation and personal struggles provide a unique lens through which to explore themes of regret, identity, and the search for meaning.

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The Last Speaker of Skalwegian, David Gardner

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2021
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Language
English
Released
2021
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Paperback
Pages
308
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9781645992394
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Set against the backdrop of a defunct revolving restaurant, the story follows Professor Lenny Thorson, a linguistics teacher at a struggling college. His life is marked by eccentricities, including a fascination with word origins and a gerbil mascot. Haunted by his past, Lenny grapples with guilt from a tragic incident in his youth involving a boxing match that left another fighter dead. His unconventional living situation and personal struggles provide a unique lens through which to explore themes of regret, identity, and the search for meaning.