Gregory Spatz
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Born in New York City, Gregory Spatz holds degrees from Haverford College, University of New Hampshire, and The University of Iowa Writers' Workshop. He is the author of No One But Us, an acclaimed first novel, published by Algonquin Books of Chapel Hill. Wonderful Tricks received the Mid-List toon meer Press First Series Award for Short Fiction. (Publisher Provided) toon minder
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- Officiële naam
- Spatz, Gergory
- Geslacht
- male
- Woonplaatsen
- Spokane, Washington, USA
- Opleiding
- Harvard
University of New Hampshire
The University of Iowa Writer's Workshop - Prijzen en onderscheidingen
- Washington State Book Award
National Endowment for the Arts Fellowship in fiction - Korte biografie
- Gregory Spatz is the author of three previous books of fiction and his stories have appeared in many publications, including The New Yorker. A graduate of the Iowa Writers’ Workshop, recipient of a Washington State Book Award and a 2012 National Endowment for the Arts Literature Fellowship, he teaches at Eastern Washington University in Spokane and plays the fiddle in the JUNO-nominated bluegrass band John Reischman and the Jaybirds.
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- Werken
- 6
- Leden
- 75
- Populariteit
- #235,804
- Waardering
- 3.4
- Besprekingen
- 21
- ISBNs
- 8
The collection includes:
"Any Landlord's Dream" concerns a couple who rent a house in the attempt to help them recover from a great loss.
In "Happy For You," an older woman contemplates her life during a very early morning call from a son
"No Kind of Music" concerns a failed relationship
"Luck" is about a couple on an Alaskan cruise.
"The Bowmaker's Cats" is about a bow maker and disappearance.
"A Bear For Trying" is about twins and their connection to each other.
"Half as Happy" is about a wife who is losing too much weight.
"String" is about a group of good kids who did something wrong.
Of course, none of these descriptions come close to capturing the magic in these melancholy, complex stories. Their beauty lies in the completeness of the characters. They are fully realized, even in these short stories. The detailed descriptions add to the intricate stories. Don't expect cheerful outcomes where everything turns out for the best in the end. Even when the outcome seems good, or at least acceptable, there are still compromises that are made and burdens that must be born. The characters may not even be aware of their flaws and foibles. They are, all of them, dysfunctional and emotionally stunted, but very human and hurting.
Very Highly Recommended
Disclosure: I received an advanced reading copy of this book from the publisher and TLC for review purposes.
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