Trouble: Stories
A VINTAGE ORIGINALIn this hilarious and wildly inventive debut, including a title story that was nominated for the Pushcart Prize, Patrick Somerville charts the dangerous territories of adolescence and adulthood for the American male. In “Puberty,” Brandon takes the matter of his reticent...
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A VINTAGE ORIGINALIn this hilarious and wildly inventive debut, including a title story that was nominated for the Pushcart Prize, Patrick Somerville charts the dangerous territories of adolescence and adulthood for the American male. In “Puberty,” Brandon takes the matter of his reticent hormones into his own hands. In “English Cousin,” Terry’s enigmatic relative arrives, looking to learn about love, stateside. And in “The Future, the Future, the Future,” Dan’s carefully planned life falters when he sees his wife kissing her boss. Trouble explodes with wicked humor, exuberant braininess, and unforgettable style.
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Format: paperback
ISBN:
9780307275356 (0307275353)
Publish date: September 12th 2006
Publisher: Vintage
Pages no: 224
Edition language: English
I started reading this book while also reading another book of short stories - 'Elemental'. One was at the apartment I just moved out of and one was at the house I just moved into. I'd read either one during downtime packing and moving. I should probably not read two books of short stories at the sa...
I really liked all of these stories, and felt that this book was a great read that appeals to both males and females equally; complete with darkly comic moments, which I just adore. I have to admit my favorite story of them all ended up being, "The Cold War." It just moved me to no end. If you li...
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