Marcus, Michael

#1 Son and Other Stories

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ISBN 13:
9780999614181
author:
Marcus, Michael
format:
Paperback
publisher:
Scholastic Australia
language:
English
Publication Year:
2017
Pages:
172
Dimensions:
22.9 x 15.2 x 1 centimetres (0.2
Genre:
Biography, Personal Memoirs, ,
Condition:
New
Availability:
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£13.62

Description

Michael Marcus' #1 Son and Other Stories is a raw and unflinching exploration of addiction, sexuality, and survival. With a voice that echoes the gritty realism of Irvine Welsh's Trainspotting and Denis Johnson's Jesus' Son, Marcus takes readers on a journey into the darkest depths of human experience. Through his engaging narrative, Marcus brings to life larger-than-life characters who are struggling to survive in a world that often seems determined to crush them. His writing is marked by a raucous humor and an unflinching honesty that makes for a deeply unsettling yet utterly compelling read. Jon Hess praises Marcus' debut as "a powerful, fresh new voice on the literary scene". With #1 Son and Other Stories, Marcus has established himself as a writer with a unique perspective and a talent for storytelling that is not to be missed.

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