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The Reasons I Won't Be Coming

by Elliot Perlman

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The nine smart, thoughtful stories in this collection explore the complex worlds of lovers, poets, lawyers, immigrants, students, and murderers. They tell of corporate betrayals and lost opportunities, and the hopes, fears, and vagaries of desire.

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Invigorating stories...enlivened by Perlman's intelligence, verbal energy, and mischievous wit. (Entertainment Weekly)

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Perlman writes fiction with muscle. (People)
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About the Author

Elliot Perlman lives in New York City and Melbourne, Australia where he works as a barrister.
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Product Details

ISBN:
9781594482236
Author:
Perlman, Elliot
Publisher:
Riverhead Books
Subject:
Literary
Subject:
Short Stories (single author)
Publication Date:
December 2006
Binding:
Paperback
Grade Level:
General/trade
Language:
English
Pages:
323
Dimensions:
8.00x5.14x.90 in. .60 lbs.
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