The Music of Women by Vincent Panettiere

A novelist with nothing left to live for takes a raunchy and reflective trip down memory lane in The Music of Women by Vincent Panettiere. While the unfiltered mind of a sex-addled protagonist who “loves women too much” may cause some to raise an eyebrow, this novel takes a rough-cut look at gender relations and modern intimacy. Complete with a good amount of linguistic acrobatics and a refreshingly authentic voice, this confessional novel explores memory and sentiment, attempting to bridge the gap between lust, love, and the natural cycles of life. All told, Panettiere delivers a savagely honest inner monologue that is both revelatory and repellant, but unflinchingly human, while never taking itself too seriously.