Modern loneliness and the absence of intimacy amongst London's millions are the ills suffered by the quirky yet deeply melancholic 30-something, Joseph Bogart. Weighed down with emotional baggage and feeling lost amidst a mass of failed relationships, Joseph uses his sharp wit and tragicomedy to fight the hopelessness gnawing at him. Through his trials, we discover if Joseph is able to find a successful way out of his life of 'quiet desperation'. A work of literary fiction that dives into the real complexity and nuance of mental health, especially in men. Depression, anxiety, grief, and hope are explored through a mixture of prose, wit, and unflinching honesty, in a story that will move you to laugh, cry, and reflect.

Publication Year: 2022