Questions of Perspective

By Daniel Maunz

"Questions of Perspective is an existential buddy novel driven by likable heroes, poignant moments, and unexpected humor that fans of The Blues Brothers and Neil Gaiman's American Gods might appreciate." -IndieReader

"This is a remarkable piece of fiction that everyone should read at least once in their lives." -Readers' Favorite (5/5 star review)

No one knew it at the time, but April 19, 2011, was the most important day in the history of the world.

After his only friend and colleague, John Manta, disappears without a word, Dave Randall further entrenches himself in the humdrum life of an unenthusiastic lawyer. But once he begins to understand what happened, he embarks on a journey to uncover the deeper meanings and implications of John's fate.

Accompanied by Peaches the cat, Dave uproots his life and reinvents himself in the midst of his search. Along the way, he is haunted by his piecemeal understanding of John's fate and what it means for his existence. Little does Dave know, his journey of self-discovery will have ramifications that extend far beyond the borders of his own little life.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1684334586
• ISBN13: 9781684334582
• Release Date: May 2020
• Publisher: Black Rose Writing
• Length: 244 Pages
• Weight: 0.66 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"

Customer Reviews

Questions of Perspective Could be the Next Modern Classic

Questions of Perspective is the story of a young, talented but unmotivated New York lawyer who is very good at what he does but is very unhappy with what he is doing. Dave Randall becomes friends with John Manta, another young lawyer at his firm with a similar personality. When John fails to show up at work, which is unlike him, Dave goes looking for him at his apartment. John seems to have vanished without a trace, leaving everything including his cat Peaches. Dave takes Peaches until John resurfaces, but it seems that John is gone for good. When John finally reappears a year later, Dave's whole outlook on life is changed. He tries to find a new meaning in his life and in doing so becomes a better man and makes the world a better place. This is a book that has something for everyone. The legal chapters are very interesting and different than most legal fiction. It is a religious story but is not geared toward any one religion. It is a love story, a thriller, and a book to make you feel that anything is possible. I liked the fact that there aren't too many characters to keep track of, but you come to care deeply about all of the characters, most especially Peaches the cat. I loved this book, and will reread it many times.