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176 pages • first pub 1987 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780749395568
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Vintage
Publication date: Not specified
Description
A collection of nine short stories set in the American South, depicted as odd and idiosyncratic. Emerging from the harsh realities of difficult lives, the stories are full of the violence of love and the love of violence. The author won the 1995 S...
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Graphic
Animal death, Animal cruelty, AlcoholModerate
Death of parent, Murder, Domestic abuseMinor
Suicide, Gun violence, Emotional abuse
176 pages • first pub 1987 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780749395568
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Vintage
Publication date: Not specified
Description
A collection of nine short stories set in the American South, depicted as odd and idiosyncratic. Emerging from the harsh realities of difficult lives, the stories are full of the violence of love and the love of violence. The author won the 1995 S...
Community Reviews Summary of 10 reviews
Moods
dark 100%
reflective 100%
tense 100%
Pace
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 100%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 100%Loveable characters?
No: 100%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 100%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 100%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Animal death, Animal cruelty, AlcoholModerate
Death of parent, Murder, Domestic abuseMinor
Suicide, Gun violence, Emotional abuse