The Whore's Child: And Other Stories - Hardcover

Russo, Richard

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0375411682 ISBN 13: 9780375411687

Publisher: Alfred a Knopf Inc, 2002

Synopsis

A collection of short fiction explores the lives of a variety of characters, including a jaded Hollywood filmmaker, a precocious fifth-grader watching his parents' marriage disintegrate, and a child forced into a harrowing cross-country escape.

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Review:

An author whose laid-back understatements can be as sharp as other writers boldest declarations .the architect of stories you can t put down. --The New York Times
[Russo] has joined those writers who can be said to have coined their own universe . [He] achieves an emotional balance through his humor and generosity of spirit. --Chicago Sun-Times
The most expansive of contemporary writers. -- The New York Times Book Review
Straightforward and engaging from the first page Mr. Russo makes writing short stories seem effortless. --Wall Street Journal
These beautifully crafted stories, made more appealing by their rueful humor, are the work of a writer at the top of his game. New York Post
Russo is a master of the small moment as nuclear explosion, the life-changing turn of the screw. His writing is unornate, but as authoritative (and cool) as marble. . . .The Whore s Child is . . . powerful and moving. Atlanta Journal Constitution
The vigorous comic voice that has always been Russo s is a great leavening force here. . . . These stories are something to be grateful for. Newsday
The Whore s Child pulsate[s] with real life. The New Leader

[Russo] stands alone as the Stendhal of blue-collar America. Esquire
Russo again proves himself the master of real-life angst with the comic twist. His characters are sometimes funny, often sad, but never pathetic. Orlando Sentinel

The Whore s Child should solidify his reputation .All seven stories are lovely examples of Russo s wit and compassion. Newark Sunday Star-Ledger"

"An author whose laid-back understatements can be as sharp as other writers' boldest declarations....the architect of stories you can't put down." --The New York Times

"[Russo] has joined those writers who can be said to have coined their own universe.... [He] achieves an emotional balance through his humor and generosity of spirit." --Chicago Sun-Times

"The most expansive of contemporary writers." -- The New York Times Book Review

"Straightforward and engaging from the first page... Mr. Russo makes writing short stories seem effortless." --Wall Street Journal

"These beautifully crafted stories, made more appealing by their rueful humor, are the work of a writer at the top of his game." -New York Post

"Russo is a master of the small moment as nuclear explosion, the life-changing turn of the screw. His writing is unornate, but as authoritative (and cool) as marble. . . .The Whore's Child is . . . powerful and moving." -Atlanta Journal Constitution

"The vigorous comic voice that has always been Russo's is a great leavening force here. . . . These stories are something to be grateful for." -Newsday

"The Whore's Child pulsate[s] with real life." -The New Leader

"[Russo] stands alone as the Stendhal of blue-collar America." -Esquire

"Russo again proves himself the master of real-life angst with the comic twist. His characters are sometimes funny, often sad, but never pathetic." -Orlando Sentinel

"The Whore's Child should solidify his reputation....All seven stories are lovely examples of Russo's wit and compassion." -Newark Sunday Star-Ledger

Book Description:

'He is brilliant...one of the more beguiling chroniclers of his times' - The Times

About this edition

• Publisher: Alfred a Knopf Inc
• Publication date: 2002
• ISBN 10: 0375411682
• ISBN 13: 9780375411687
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 225