Love Creeps

by: Amanda Filipacchi

Published by: St. Martin's Griffin

Reviewed by Anne-Gigi Chan

Lynn Gallagher, a successful Manhattan gallery owner, was depressed that she had lost her desire for anything. She was jealous of everyone else who wanted something, so much so that she decided to copy her stalker, Alan Morton, who wanted her very badly. Lynn started to stalk Roland Dupont, who had some strange behavior of his own.

Alan was perturbed by the fact that Lynn was now a stalker, so he befriended Roland to find out why Lynn preferred Roland to him. Alan then proposed a plan: if Roland agreed to spend a weekend with Lynn, she, in turn, would spend a weekend with Alan. Roland reluctantly complied, but none of them expected what consequences their actions would bring.

All the while, Ray, the ex-psychologist-but-now-homeless guy in the neighborhood, was observing and analyzing the development of the relationship among the three. Eventually, he, too, was drawn into the dynamic, fluid and unpredictable relationship only very psychologically unbalanced people could have.

Before I even got past chapter one, I was already thinking: Where do these people come from? Isn't there anyone normal around here? (And I found out as I read on that the answer to the second question is No). I felt as if I was sucked into a Seinfeld episode where everyone who was dysfunctional somehow found a gathering place and became part of each other's life. These were probably amongst the weirdest characters I have ever encountered; but as strange and unrealistic their stories were, they sure made me laugh.

Love Creeps was probably one of the most whimsical novels I have ever read, but the story was definitely original and entertaining. The plot was full of twists and turns, with some pretty outrageous segments and witty dialogues.

Armchair Interviews says: If you are in need of a good laugh, this is the book for you. Love Creeps is a hoot!