Rhapsody in a Minor Mode by Elaine Kozak

A heart-expanding novel of tragic revelations, young love, and the eye-opening journeys we must take alone, Rhapsody in a Minor Mode by Elaine Kozak is a haunting reflection on modern masculinity and the mercurial nature of our formative stories. After discovering a shocking truth about the birth father he never met, Niels leaves his Toronto apartment, childhood sweetheart, and final university semester to reassess his life on an epically unplanned journey. From Halifax diners and merchant marine mess halls to Sevillian taverns and the sweaty thrill of dance halls, the lyrical prose is eloquent and moving, while Kozak’s thematic explorations of music, cooking, dance, love, and spontaneity make this an inspiring travelogue that is both timeless and timely for a new generation.