Man Walks Into A Room

Man Walks Into a Room is a novel written by Nicole Krauss and published in 2002. The story centers around Samson Greene. Greene is a professor of cognitive science who discovers that he has lost all memory. All memories of the first 24 years of his life–due to a brain tumor.

The novel follows Samson's struggle to come to terms with his memory loss and to reconstruct his identity. As he grapples with the gaps in his past, he embarks on a journey of self-discovery. He attempts to understand who he is and how his past has shaped him.

Samson's wife, Anna, supports him throughout his journey, but their relationship becomes strained. Samson's quest for self-understanding leads him to question the foundations of their marriage. Man Walks Into a Room delves into themes of memory, identity, love, and the complexities of human relationships.