Again and Again: A Novel By Jonathan Evison

Eugene "Geno" Miles inhabits the final days of his life within the confines of a nursing home, wrestling with boredom and curmudgeonly tendencies. His connection with Angel, a skeptical nursing assistant, unfolds against the backdrop of Geno's insistence on having lived multiple lives, reaching back to medieval Spain. In this distant past, Geno, a petty thief, stumbles upon true love only to witness its elusive departure, setting in motion a thousand-year journey to reclaim it.

As the narrative weaves between medieval Spain and the present-day nursing home, the question lingers: Is Geno a lonely old man trapped in delusions, or a genuine anomaly, having traversed centuries in search of an enduring love? Angel, tasked with unraveling the layers of Geno's story, grapples with the enigma surrounding the thousand-year-old man.

The revelation of Geno's miraculous tale and the exploration of the overarching truth—that love, timeless and often elusive, may be closer than we perceive—forms the crux of the narrative. The dance between past and present, reality and fantasy, exposes the complexity of human connection and the enduring quest for love.

Eugene's journey, whether a product of delusion or a testament to the transcendent nature of love, invites readers to reflect on the blurred boundaries between reality and the unfathomable whims of the heart. 📚❤️