One of the best short story collections I have read. Comparable in many ways to Salinger.
Dominant fathers with feet of clay and quirky artistic moms.
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 25 years ago
First off, this is a beautifully designed book, a wonderful art object in its own right. Most of the stories are set in the midwest, and feature troubled adolescent boys trying to figure out the world in the context of dysfunctional and poignant family settings. A great book for classroom use as well, due to the incredible imagination and storytelling skill-Lee Martin takes historical reality and asks "what if?"
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