Book Details
Format
Kindle
Pages
247
Language
English
Published
Apr 1, 2010
Publisher
Farrar, Straus and Giroux
Description
Deborah Eisenberg's deeply etched and mysterious stories focus on individuals grappling with dislocations, ironies, and compromises levied by ordinary reality and the vivid, troubling worlds her characters inhabit. With lyrical and gleaming prose, Eisenberg pries open daily life to explore the hidden mechanisms of human behavior.
"Eisenberg is an influential presence in contemporary short fiction with her strong portrayals of characters dealing with the confusion of modern life." - Library Journal
"Eisenberg is an influential presence in contemporary short fiction with her strong portrayals of characters dealing with the confusion of modern life." - Library Journal
Genres
Science Fiction
Humor
Contemporary