- Mass Market Paperback: 187 pages
- Publisher: Penguin USA (P); Reprint edition (May 1988)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0140107045
- ISBN-13: 978-0140107043
- Product Dimensions: 19.3 x 12.7 x 1.3 cm
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 5,634,901 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Required reading
24 April 2000
Format:Hardcover
I am not sure when I first read this book, but I return to it as often as possible. Carlson's stories and characters cleave to you (see "Blood"). I believe that readers will be better able to understand themselves, their emotions, and their reactions to trying circumstances after reading these stories. I wish I could assign this book to all of my students.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Short stories for people who don't like short stories...
28 Aug 1997
Format:Hardcover
In 'News of the World', Carlson weaves a tapestry of stories that place common people in both common and absurd situations, keeping a conversational tone throughout. His voice remains simple and genuine, and while these qualify for the elusive genre of literary fiction they are not the inaccessible sort that so many stories from that genre can so often be. At times touching ("Blood") and at times hilarious ("Bigfoot Stole My Wife"), you can't help but like the characters. Nor can you help but read on. One of the better collections of stories I've read, I have recommended this book often and will continue to do so
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
The most realistic short prose that I've ever read.
5 Oct 2001
Format:Hardcover
I wouldn't have believed that you could do so much character development in 20 pages. These stories ring true and pull you in. I can't get enough. Start with "The H Street Sledding Record" about a husband and father that brings his family closer with yearly rituals; a man that so wants another child that he's afraid to ask his wife about the possibility lest she say no. You will identify with the struggles and idiosynchroncies of these people and will really care about how their story will unfold. It may be hard to find, but get this book.
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