Book description
In this haunting, bracing new collection, Dan Chaon shares stories of men, women, and children who live far outside the American Dream, while wondering which decision, which path, or which accident brought them to this place. Chaon mines the psychological landscape of his characters to dazzling effect. Each story radiates…
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Dan Chaon is one of my favorite short story writers of all time. Every time I read his work, it makes me want to be a better writer. Each story in this collection reads quickly, so it’s great for squeezing some reading time in throughout your day.
It left me feeling like I got to take a peek into the lives of the people I pass each day on the street: his characters are authentic, a combination of good and bad, with all their quirks and insecurities. The book is full of emotion and yet extremely funny all at the…
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