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Book Synopsis

Equal parts funny, tragic, and wise, this striking short story collection teaches us how to live in a world as cruel as it is beautiful.



Trade Review

The stories in Howard's debut collection blend raw emotions with surreal forays into the supernatural and metaphysical. . . . Howard's fiction follows an unexpected logic, but at its best it achieves a deep emotional resonance.

* Kirkus Reviews *

Though not for the faint of heart, Howards stories depict his characters ruminations on abandonment, neglect, teen angst, and gun violence, making for an intense and effective collection.

* Publishers Weekly *

Table of Contents

BANDANA


HILDY


TEMPLE & VINE


FIERCE PRETTY THINGS


SCARECROWS


GRANDFATHER VAMPIRE


THE MAGNIFICENTS


XIOMARA

Fierce Pretty Things

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    A Paperback / softback by Tom Howard

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      Publisher: Indiana University Press
      Publication Date: Publication Date: 01/03/2019
      ISBN13: 9780253041494, 978-0253041494
      ISBN10: 025304149X

      Description

      Book Synopsis

      Equal parts funny, tragic, and wise, this striking short story collection teaches us how to live in a world as cruel as it is beautiful.



      Trade Review

      The stories in Howard's debut collection blend raw emotions with surreal forays into the supernatural and metaphysical. . . . Howard's fiction follows an unexpected logic, but at its best it achieves a deep emotional resonance.

      * Kirkus Reviews *

      Though not for the faint of heart, Howards stories depict his characters ruminations on abandonment, neglect, teen angst, and gun violence, making for an intense and effective collection.

      * Publishers Weekly *

      Table of Contents

      BANDANA


      HILDY


      TEMPLE & VINE


      FIERCE PRETTY THINGS


      SCARECROWS


      GRANDFATHER VAMPIRE


      THE MAGNIFICENTS


      XIOMARA

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