The Futility of Desire in the Age of Endless Comparison Rozie Kelly's debut novel, now available as an audiobook narrated by Dan Bottomley, offers a nuanced portrayal of desire that taps into the insidious effects of comparison.
While its focus on love and power might seem straightforward, the story actually explores the pernicious consequences of measuring ourselves against others.
The protagonist is a creative writing academic infatuated with a celebrated author 17 years his senior.