Arthur Less, after the death of an old lover and a sudden financial crisis, sets out on a literary adventure across the United States, during which he must finally face his personal demons.

For Arthur Less, life is going surprisingly well-- until the death of an old lover and a sudden financial crisis have him running away from his problems, yet again. He accepts a series of literary gigs that sends him across the United States, traveling with his black pug, Dolly, and a rusty camper van nicknamed Rosina. He seeks to escape himself, but must eventually face his personal demons. -- adapted from jacket