Synopses & Reviews
A collection of nine stories, full of passion and intelligence, from the author of the national bestseller
Seven Types of Ambiguity.
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. Witty, vulnerable, and honest, they display the same preoccupations that made Perlman's novel, Seven Types of Ambiguity, one of the most notable literary publications of 2004.
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"[T]he simple truth is that even when it's wanting, Perlman's work surpasses that of many writers at their best." Boston Globe
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"Perlman's plots seem effortless, which makes his surprises all the more affecting." New York Times
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"At their best, these stories are like walking down the hallway of an old hotel and eavesdropping on sad confessions." Washington Post
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"The nine stories serve as a varied introduction to an accomplished stylist and storyteller." Seattle Times
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"Expansively written with admirable control and generous detail, this is an excellent collection." Library Journal
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"Provocative and powerful fiction from one of the best new writers on the international scene." Kirkus Reviews
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"With astonishing acuity, Perlman cleverly distills momentous issues to their quintessential core as he explores the tenuous nature of rational behavior in the face of impending emotional upheaval." Booklist
Synopsis
The 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 of the obsessions, hopes, fears, and vagaries of desire.
Synopsis
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. Witty, vulnerable, and honest, they display the same preoccupations that made Perlman's novel, Seven Types of Ambiguity, one of the most notable literary publications of 2004.
About the Author
Elliot Perlman was born in 1964. He lives in New York City and in Melbourne, where he works as a barrister.