Man Walks Into a Room

The story follows Samson Greene, a New York English professor who finds himself disoriented in the desert after undergoing surgery for a brain tumor that erased his memories since age twelve. Struggling to reconnect with his life, including his wife Anna and friends, he receives a call from a charismatic doctor in California about a groundbreaking brain research experiment. This opportunity sparks a journey filled with adventure and self-discovery, exploring themes of loneliness and the essence of human connection, all conveyed with Nicole Krauss's signature poignant humor.