Title: Great read
Product review: The book jacket compares this book to Thom Jones and Palahniuk. I agree with the comparison. These are strong stories about confused tough guys and wannabe-tough guys. The stories don't seem as "perfect" as some other short story collections out there, but I actually liked this--it made the stories feel more real, and less labored-over. The writing is fresh without feeling overly "literary."The best thing about this book is that the stories are just plain interesting. They have plot; you want to see what happens next. That's a rare compliment to pay to a short-story collection these days.All in all, this is a very good read, recommended. Five stars.
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