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Gielgud - by  Dan Deweese (Paperback) - 1 of 1

Gielgud - by Dan Deweese (Paperback)

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  • Don Geary, a single father and freelance graphic designer, struggles to make ends meet as he works the margins of the churning creative economy in Portland, Oregon, during the Obama administration.
  • Author(s): Dan Deweese
  • 304 Pages
  • Fiction + Literature Genres, Literary

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Don Geary, a single father and freelance graphic designer, struggles to make ends meet as he works the margins of the churning creative economy in Portland, Oregon, during the Obama administration.



Book Synopsis



Don Geary, a single father and freelance graphic designer, struggles to make ends meet as he works the margins of the churning creative economy in Portland, Oregon, during the Obama administration. Talented but solitary, sensitive but critical, Geary tries to make it through a season in which he monitors the rise of social media and local "thought leaders" from an increasingly desperate position.

When two venture capitalists hire him to be their "Gielgud"-a sober-minded employee they can trust to translate their flights of capital-fueled whimsy into a refined, market-ready product-it seems his career and financial troubles may be over. As he realizes the opportunity might not be what it seems, though, he also finds it increasingly difficult to ignore the messages that appear on his phone from a woman who may be a chance for something more substantial. In scenes of humor, anxiety, tenderness, and desire, Gielgud chronicles men and women who, in a world suddenly flooded with streaming video and nonstop commentary, quietly struggle through personal crises almost entirely unobserved.



Review Quotes




"There are no goofy Portlandia moments here; rather, Gielgud comes across as a reality check." -Amy Wang, The Oregonian

"Living with [this] protagonist took me through panic and despair to kinship and catharsis-such is a year in the life of Don Geary." -Brian Juenemann, Eugene Register-Guard


Dimensions (Overall): 8.0 Inches (H) x 5.25 Inches (W) x .68 Inches (D)
Weight: .7 Pounds
Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up
Number of Pages: 304
Genre: Fiction + Literature Genres
Sub-Genre: Literary
Publisher: Propeller Books
Format: Paperback
Author: Dan Deweese
Language: English
Street Date: January 20, 2026
TCIN: 1009439156
UPC: 9781955593137
Item Number (DPCI): 247-56-5637
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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Q: What time period does the story take place in?

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  • A: The story is set during the Obama administration, reflecting the cultural shifts of that time.

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Q: Who are the two venture capitalists in the story?

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  • A: They hire Don Geary to translate their ideas into a market-ready product, representing his challenging dynamic.

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Q: What is the main character's profession in the story?

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  • A: The main character, Don Geary, is a freelance graphic designer and single father.

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Q: How does social media influence the plot?

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  • A: Social media plays a significant role in shaping the protagonist's interactions and perceptions of the creative economy.

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Q: What themes are explored in the book?

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  • A: The book explores themes of struggle, creativity, personal crises, and human connection in a modern setting.

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