Fiction from a National Book Award-winning author and “short-story
writer of substantial gifts and reputation” (The New York Times).
From National Book Award Winner Ellen Gilchrist, a pillar of
Southern literature hailed by the Washington Post as “a national
treasure,” comes a colorful collection of short stories integrating
favorite characters with captivating newcomers. Rhoda’s reveling in
her childhood and infinite possibility in “The Tree Fort” and
“The Time Capsule” is juxtaposed with her darker adulthood in
“Mexico.” Nora Jane returns alongside Lin Tan Sing, a Chinese
medical student and geneticist who predicts the birth of her
twins. Fans of Gilchrist won’t want to miss the author’s
exploration of the many stages of life—and the lightness and
darkness each can bring. “Several stories in Gilchrist’s latest
collection are distinguished by her old magic—they have energy and
gusto and humor, and a dark layer of knowledge beneath their nostalgic
tone.”—Publishers Weekly “A validation of the author’s
skill and versatility. Gilchrist creates new experiences for
characters from earlier stories and … creates new characters who
reveal her skill in portraying character and place.”—Library
Journal
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ISBN
9781635763454
Publisert
2018
Utgiver
Vendor
Diversion Books (ORIM)
Språk
Product language
Engelsk
Format
Product format
Digital bok
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