Drowning in Gruel (Paperback)

Acclaimed short-story master George Singleton follows the lives and schemes of the citizens of fictitious Gruel, South Carolina, in search of glory, seclusion, money, revenge, and a meaningful existence. In these nineteen tales, young Gruelites learn lessons when confronted with neighbors who might not be as blind as they appear, dermatologists intent on eradicating birthmarks, and fathers prone to driving on half-inflated tires in order to flirt with cashiers. Meanwhile, the town's older citizens try to make sense out of dogs that heal wounds, lawn-mowing dead men, wives who don't appreciate gas masks for Valentine's Day, and children who mix their mother's ashes with housepaint. Hilarious and tragic, George Singleton's unforgettable characters try to overcome their limitations as best they can.

General

Imprint:	Houghton Mifflin
Country of origin:	United States
Release date:	June 2006
First published:	June 2006
Authors:	George Singleton
Dimensions:	203 x 135 x 20mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	320
ISBN-13:	978-0-15-603061-8
Categories:	Books > Fiction > General & literary fiction > Modern fiction Promotions
LSN:	0-15-603061-6
Barcode:	9780156030618

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