Twelve timeless Ozarkian tales of those on the fringes of society,
by a "stunningly original" (Associated Press) American master.
Daniel Woodrell is able to lend uncanny logic to harsh, even
criminal behavior in this wrenching collection of stories.
Desperation-both material and psychological--motivates his
characters. A husband cruelly avenges the killing of his wife's
pet; an injured rapist is cared for by a young girl, until she
reaches her breaking point; a disturbed veteran of Iraq is murdered
for his erratic behavior; an outsider's house is set on fire by an
angry neighbor.
There is also the tenderness and loyalty of the vulnerable in these
stories--between spouses, parents and children, siblings, and
comrades in arms-which brings the troubled, sorely tested cast of
characters to vivid, relatable life. And, as ever, "the music
coming from Woodrell's banjo cannot be confused with the sounds of
any other writer" (Donald Harington, Atlanta Journal Constitution).
General
| Imprint: |
Back Bay Books
|
| Country of origin: |
United States |
| Release date: |
October 2012 |
| First published: |
October 2012 |
| Authors: |
Daniel Woodrell
|
| Dimensions: |
206 x 137 x 15mm (L x W x T) |
| Format: |
Paperback - Trade
|
| Pages: |
208 |
| ISBN-13: |
978-0-316-01900-2 |
| Categories: |
Books >
Fiction >
Special features >
Short stories
|
| LSN: |
0-316-01900-3 |
| Barcode: |
9780316019002 |
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