Subtraction: A Novel

Paige Deveaux, an accomplished poet and Harvard professor, finds herself navigating the gritty underbelly of Houston when she follows her husband, Raf, to a dimly-lit bar. The atmosphere is heavy with tension, masking deeper issues that simmer beneath the surface of their marriage. As Paige grapples with feelings of betrayal and confusion, she encounters a host of colorful characters who each contribute to her understanding of love, loss, and the complexities of human relationships.

Against the backdrop of a city that is as unforgiving as it is vibrant, Paige seeks clarity in her tumultuous life. The narrative unfolds with a poetic rhythm, mirroring Paige’s own literary aspirations, as she delves into the emotional depths of her struggles. In this evocative exploration, Robison artfully captures the essence of a woman at a crossroads, confronting the realities of her choices and the search for identity beyond the roles of wife and poet.