Mowdy, Joel
Floyd Harbor: Stories
- ISBN 13:
- 9781948226110
- author:
- Mowdy, Joel
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Catapult
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2019
- Pages:
- 198
- Dimensions:
- 21 x 14 centimetres
- Genre:
- Fiction & Literature,Short Stories, Fiction & Literature,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Floyd Harbor Stories by Joel Mowdy is a poignant and evocative collection of linked stories set in a small community on eastern Long Island. Drawing on his own experiences, Mowdy masterfully illuminates the struggles and resilience of young people growing up in poverty-stricken areas. The twelve interconnected stories take place in the 1990s, against the backdrop of a community that's both beautiful and troubled. From the high-spirited temperament of youth to the darker realities of addiction and trauma, Mowdy's characters are deeply human and relatable. His writing is marked by a keen eye for detail and a deep understanding of the complexities of American life. With its affecting portrayal of lives often overlooked, Floyd Harbor Stories is a powerful exploration of the human condition.