Johnson, Denis
Jesus' Son
- ISBN 13:
- 9780312428747
- author:
- Johnson, Denis
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Picador USA
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2009
- Pages:
- 144
- Dimensions:
- 142mm X 10mm
- Genre:
- Short Stories (Single Author) Fiction
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 5 working days
Description
Jesus' Son Stories presents a unique and powerful vision of contemporary American life, marked by a new level of achievement from acclaimed writer Denis Johnson. The collection is set in the Midwest and West, and its stories are narrated by a young man struggling with addiction and its consequences. Through his experiences, Johnson offers a disturbing yet eerily beautiful portrayal of American loneliness and hope. The stories are centered around the Vine, a bar where the narrator meets his friends and forms alliances, and explore themes of loss, betrayal, and the search for connection in a world that often feels harsh and unforgiving. With its intensity of perception and neon-lit evocation of a strange world, Jesus' Son Stories is a haunting and thought-provoking read that will leave a lasting impression.
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