The Sorrow Proper

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Exploring the anxiety of change, the narrative follows aging librarians grappling with the decline of print in favor of digital media. Simultaneously, the grieving parents of a young girl who died near the library confront their feelings of loss. Interwoven are the poignant stories of a photographer and his deaf mathematician partner, both mourning each other. The novel delves into how various relationships—lovers, parents, and colleagues—navigate the challenges posed by societal progress, emphasizing the struggle to remember the past while embracing the new.