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Bezig met laden... Like A Championdoor Vincent Chu
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"Vincent Chu's work is funny and big-hearted, like the best short stories from Sherman Alexie, imbued with a generosity and warmth that reminds us that moments of glory can happen when we least expect it. In eighteen stories that shine a light on people far from champions, Like a champion is an ode to the underdogs and long shots, sad office partes and one-sided basketball games, disappointed worker bees and hopeful lovers"--Page 4 of cover. Geen bibliotheekbeschrijvingen gevonden. |
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From what I gather these stories have been published in various venues at different points but the collection remains extremely cohesive, one short flowing to the next very naturally, tonally shifting on a wavelength. There is some variation but mostly the stories adhere to a traditional structure, relying on character and the lowkey absurdity of existence.
Chu is obviously exceptionally talented, and these stories of the unexceptional, the worn by the years, and the bewildered - as we all are - are very worthy of giving a shot. (