You Shall Know Our Velocity
 

You Shall Know Our Velocity (Vintage)

by Dave Eggers

In his first novel, Dave Eggers has written a moving and hilarious tale of two friends who fly around the world trying to give away a lot of money and free themselves from a profound loss. It reminds us once again what an important, necessary talent Dave Eggers is. (read review)

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