Always the Wanderer

by George Koors

Always the Wanderer is literary fiction and tells the stories of three people, James, Patrick, and Elizabeth, whose lives are all in flux. They do not know each other, but their stories are connected by their geographies, their emotions, and the uncertainties in their lives. This work may be referred to as a novel or a braided trilogy. All three stories, or braids, were written with one another in mind and the arrangement of the chapters was intentional. Always the Wanderer occupies an ambiguous space. James, Patrick, and Elizabeth are strangers to each other, and yet the reader can sense their commonalities.

296 pages, Paperback

First published November 25, 2015

About the author

Hello!

You can read my first novel Always the Wanderer any time. It is a blast! I am working on new content now, so keep an eye out. Thanks for reading my work!

Reviews

[Elizabeth · Rating 5 out of 5]

I think this book is incredibly powerful and opened me up to a world of traveling that I wasn't necessarily aware of before. I was obviously struck by the character of Elizabeth and was ultimately pleased with the way her storyline wrapped up. Overall, it is an excellently written novel with three separate story lines that lend well to one another. I will probably re-read it soon!

[Katherine Scheidt · Rating 5 out of 5]

Always the Wanderer tells the story of Patrick, James, and Elizabeth, three expatriates living and working in Saudi Arabia and Qatar. The book does not glamorize expat life, but rather presents a thoughtful account of the isolation and anxiety of westerners who seek higher salaries and adventure abroad. This novel does not shy away from the taboo and tackles prostitution, white privilege, and the House of Saud with tremendous insight. With three simultaneous and discrete stories, Always the Wanderer challenged me intellectually while still being an exciting and rewarding read.