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This Big Fake World: A Story in Verse (Pearl Poetry Prize Series)

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The cardinal rule for great writing is "show don't tell," and tbfw shows why the rule works. The four characters in the book move through their world subconsciously, seeking meaning and love to hold their lives together--like the seminal nails of the book's hardware store. But as readers, we're never directly told this, we only follow along on their search--which is simultaneously hilarious and vital. The read feels so easy and smooth, it makes the emotional impact of these very perceptive poems that much more profound. This is gorgeous, touching exploration of the greater meanings hidden within the smallest objects and gestures.