These People Are Us: Stories

George Singleton features male protagonists with marriage problems and quirky jobs. Ethnic pantyhose salesman, diaper inventor, pre-bouncer in a bar. They are usually educated, self-aware yet clueless, beleaguered by life – and women in particular. They are deadly funny. And deadpan funny. “I drank Old Crow mixed with ginger ale and milk thistle to help replenish my liver.”

The stories in this early collection aren’t quite as honed as his later stories but are still exceedingly biting, witty and odd-ball brilliant.

A re-read. One story I did not read, since I had read it several times in the past. All the other stories were fresh to me, since my brain doesn't hold all memories anymore. One story I didn't like and thought it was a waste of space. However, every other story is written by what can only be a genius. Read these stories slow, since there are carefully crafted words/sentences you will miss otherwise.

Another Great Collection from the master of the humorous Southern short story.