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A dark and riveting vision of America from the award-winning author of Knockemstiff
Two short stories: a messy misadventure en route to a blood clinic brings about an epiphany; and a family ...
Donald Ray Pollock, recipient of the 2009 PEN/Bingham Fellowship, made his literary debut in 2008 with the critically acclaimed short-story collection Knockemstiff. He worked as a labourer at the Mead Paper Mill in Chillicothe, Ohio, from 1973 to 2005. www.donaldraypollock.com
Knockemstiff is the world of Vernon God Little by a writer who depicts poor America like no other. Donald Ray Pollock is an astonishing new voice in American fiction.
Two short stories: a violent act spurs a vagrant to action; and bathroom brawls and childhood memories.
Two short stories: a haircut punishment leads to a drastic decision; and an imminent elopment causes disquiet.
Three short stories: an evening of solvent abuse; the war fantasies of two children; and all revved up but going nowhere.
Two short stories: a son's persistent virginity becomes an issue; and an inheritance is put to use on a daunting supply of hallucinogenic drugs.
Two short stories: a mental journey back to Florida; and rain has an adverse effect on the victim of a car crash.
Three short stories: the tedium of home life isn't so bad; like father (un)like son; and memories of Honolulu...
Two short stories: Tom shacks up with the family of a casual girlfriend; and Bernie treats himself to a new car during a dull retirement.
Two short stories: a messy misadventure en route to a blood clinic brings about an epiphany; and a family visit to Knockemstiff doesn't help a new teetotaller's alcohol cravings.