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Acclaimed short-story master George Singleton follows the lives and schemes of the citizens of fictitious Gruel, South Carolina, in search of glory, seclusion, money, revenge, and a meaningful existence.In these nineteen tales, young Gruelites learn lessons when confronted with neighbors who might not be as blind as they appear, dermatologists intent on eradicating birthmarks, and fathers prone to driving on half-inflated tires in order to flirt with cashiers.Meanwhile, the town's older citizens try to make sense out of dogs that heal wounds, lawn-mowing dead men, wives who don't appreciate gas masks for Valentine's Day, and children who mix their mother's ashes with housepaint.Hilarious and tragic, George Singleton's unforgettable characters try to overcome their limitations as best they can. No library descriptions found. |
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A highlight: “Claudia’s first husband left her one day when he decided that he wanted to live off of the land. On a houseboat with his secretary.”
The Opposite of Zero is a standout among this collection of wonderful stories. ( )