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from beckylynn

Woodrell is such an amazing author he can make even the slowest moving story seem exciting (at least most of the time). I'm not sure what made me finish this book about four white trash self depreciating losers, except for how it was written. It's a story that I never would have cared to listen t...

from theanalogdivide

Man, Woodrell can write like a house on fire. I'm not sure if the story had quite enough gas in the tank to reach the finish line, but I could read his descriptions of things all day. Haunting Ozark noir that captures the weary desperation of its characters perfectly.

from gkyoungen

Started well and sucked me in. Loved the characters and the story line, but was disappointed with the ending. Still, really enjoy the way Woodrell turns a phrase. Can't wait to read more by this author. Hopefully we haven't hear the last of Jamalee.

from FicusFan

This is a short novel in a style the author calls 'Country Noir'. It takes place in the Ozarks, during the modern day. It follows 4 people from the wrong side of the tracks, essentially poor white trash. Three are related; a faded prostitute mother and her two semi-grown (teenage) wild offspring,...

from Rdra1962

First Woodrell and cannot wait to get my hands on more! Will leave the plot etc to others - but the way this man writes....wow!