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University City Public Library Book Challenge: Mayor Of The Universe
The day after this visit, Fletcher's first action is to quit his actuarial job.
July 6, 2021
Mayor of the Universe by Lorna Landvik (2012) 353 pages
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As an adult, one night he is visited by several aliens. These aliens belong to Lodge 1212, and according to Charmat, who is in charge, "our jobs are to be goof-offs." They were drawn to him because of his alter egos. The day after this visit, Fletcher's first action is to quit his actuarial job.
One alien, Tandala, takes human form as a Black woman, and she mentors Fletcher as he time-travels and lives as his alter egos, exploring himself.
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Author Lorna Landvik never disappoints me as she deals with the intricacies of people's relationships in her novels. The difference here is that aliens become a huge part of Fletcher's life.
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