The Woman in the Oil Field
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Book Overview
The themes woven through The Woman in the Oil Field involve action and passivity and the different perspectives they inspire. Tracy Daugherty's characters walk the margins of life; seeking the safe... This description may be from another edition of this product.
Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:0870744038
ISBN13:9780870744037
Release Date:January 1996
Publisher:Southern Methodist Univ Pr
Length:192 Pages
Weight:0.60 lbs.
Dimensions:9.0" x 0.5" x 6.0"
Customer Reviews
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Good work, wrong title
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 23 years ago
When he's on, he's really on...but this book of short stories contains some misfires as well, including the piece after which the book is named. Head directly for the strongest part of this project, the middle section (BOOK TWO) which contains a series of four linked stories. They probe a complex and unsettled relationship between father and son. The characters are richly drawn and embodied with as many attributes as flaws, so you never give up on them. Of course, the flaws are profound. But then, the emphasis on closure and redemption wouldn't be as compelling if they weren't. A fine read that would have received more attention if he'd lead with his best writing and titled the book more appropriately.
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