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Book Synopsis: The Spot is an old blacksmith shed in which three men tweeze apart the intricacies of a botched bank robbery. The Spot is a park on the Hudson River, where two lovers sense their affair is about to come to an end. The Spot is at the bottom of Niagara Falls, where the body of a young girl floats as if caught in the currents of her own tragic story. The Spot is in the ear of a Manhattan madman plagued by a noisy upstairs neighbor. The Spot is a suburban hospital room in which a young father confronts his son’s potentially devastating diagnosis. The Spot is a dusty encampment in Nebraska where a gang of inept radicals plot a revolution. The Spot draws thirteen new stories together into a masterful collection that shows David Means at his finest: at once comically detached and wrenchingly affecting, expansive and concise, wildly inventive and firmly rooted in tradition. Means’s work has earned him comparisons to Flannery O’Connor (London Review of Books), Alice Munro, Bob Dylan, Jack Kerouac (Newsday), Hemingway, Sherwood Anderson (Chicago Tribune/NPR), Denis Johnson (Entertainment Weekly), Poe, Chekhov, and Carver (Milwaukee Journal Sentinel), but the spot he has staked out in the American literary landscape is fully and originally his own.
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Discover the captivating stories that unfold within the pages of "The Spot: Stories". This remarkable collection of thirteen tales takes us to various locations, each filled with its own unique secrets and captivating characters. From an old blacksmith shed to a suburban hospital room, from a park on the Hudson River to the bottom of Niagara Falls, each spot holds a story that will leave you spellbound.
David Means, the brilliant mastermind behind this collection, skillfully weaves together intricate plots, immersing readers in a world where bank robbers, star-crossed lovers, and troubled souls confront their deepest fears and desires. Each story, both expansive and concise, takes unexpected twists and turns, leaving you on the edge of your seat until the very last page.
Prepare to be transported to a place where imagination runs wild and emotions run deep. David Means' writing has been hailed by critics and compared to literary giants such as Flannery O'Connor, Alice Munro, and Jack Kerouac. With "The Spot: Stories", he demonstrates his mastery once again, creating a collection firmly rooted in tradition yet undeniably original.
If you crave stories that effortlessly blend dark humor, profound insights, and heartfelt moments, then "The Spot: Stories" is a must-read. Brace yourself for an unforgettable journey through captivating tales that will resonate with you long after you've turned the final page. Don't miss out on this extraordinary collection that showcases David Means at his finest!
Get your copy of "The Spot: Stories" here and experience the literary brilliance of David Means firsthand.
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