‘I knew every raindrop by its name. I sensed everything before it happened’ Jesus’ Son I reckon last year, I read innumerable short stories. Too many. From contemporary guys out there, I read Mavis Gallant and Donald Barthelme. Now Denis Johnson is added to the list, Born in Germany, He has won the National Book Award for FictionContinue reading “Jesus’ Son: Stories depicting human frailties!”
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The Minotaur’s Son & Other Wild Tales: A Treat for short story lovers
“Its doggone pleasure to see you!” After reading the first novel of the author, I got to this book with high expectations, as I was very much impressed with the storytelling and writing in my first encounter with the author. Short story writing is another sort of art, a bit different from the novel; IContinue reading “The Minotaur’s Son & Other Wild Tales: A Treat for short story lovers”