This latest collection of thirteen masterful short stories by the author of Victory Over Japan brings more critical acclaim to the writer who has been called "a natural teller of tales."
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These 13 short stories take place around the country but there are few Southern characters, which, in many cases, renders these tales less flavorful than the predominantly Southern ones in Victory Over Japan. Still, "even when Gilchrist's stories do not completely succeed, they are superior fare well worth reading," PW stated.
Copyright 1987 Reed Business Information, Inc.
Copyright 1987 Reed Business Information, Inc.
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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
a fantastic book of wry, observant and sassy short stories,
By Ingrid Woodrow (Australia) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Drunk With Love: A Book of Stories (Hardcover)
Ellen Gilchrist is, along with Alice Munro, one of the best short story writers alive. The point of view in these brilliant snapshots of "the irrational, the inconsistent, the droll, even the insane" glides easily from a young girl to a middle-aged man to an abused wife. It's all done with such grace and humour and, above all, attention to the craft of writing that it's hard to understand why Gilchrist isn't up there with the "masters" of the short story such as Carver and Poe. I thoroughly recommend this book, for yourself or as a gift. Fabulous.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:
2.0 out of 5 stars
Minimalist Short Stories,
By Bonnie Brody "Book Lover and Knitter" (Port St. Lucie, FL) - See all my reviews (VINE VOICE) (TOP 100 REVIEWER)
This review is from: Drunk With Love (Paperback)
Gilchrist's work can get old. She has quaint, mean-spirited stereotypes of almost every ethnicity and race. She really goes at Jews and Blacks. This book has a truly evil Arab man.
While her southern Episcopals may be naive, shallow alcoholics, they generally possess intelligence, culture and are affluent. Her Blacks are usually stupid and kind-hearted women or rough, big Black men. Because her writing is minimalist, the lack of depth to characters makes her stereotypes more difficult to swallow. Her stories are generally entertaining but also troubling and sad. The protagonist generally has a weak moral fiber and an obvious flaw. I don't know if critics have been picking up on the apparent prejudice in Gilchrist's writing, but it seems very evident to me.
3 of 4 people found the following review helpful:
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This review is from: Drunk with Love: A Book of Stories (Paperback)
Enchanting and beautifully written short stories. Interesting characters.
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