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Cutback
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breckinridge
Ongoing, First published Nov 13, 2020
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20-year-old Thomas doesn't like anybody during his year abroad - or in general - except his roommate and best friend Errol, a future movie star and the not-so-secret love of his life. After living together in Brussels, the two set out on an extraordinary summer odyssey across Europe that stretches the nature of love, friendship, and dependence - until fame, fortune and the real world get in the way. If you've ever wondered what's really going on inside the mind of an introvert - or if you've struggled to explain it to someone else - you won't want to miss this deeply personal (and darkly humorous) look into the true nature of personality and human connection.
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