The author's most political novel since The Cider House Rules and A Prayer for Owen Meany, this novel is an intimate and unforgettable portrait of the solitariness of a bisexual man who is dedicated to making himself "worthwhile."

An unsuccessful casting call -- Crushes on the wrong people -- Masquerade -- Elaine's bra -- Leaving Esmeralda -- The pictures I kept of Elaine -- My terrifying angels --- Big Al -- Double whammy -- One move -- Espana -- A world of epilogues -- Not natural causes -- Teacher.