Drinking Coffee Elsewhere

Discover the enchanting world of **Drinking Coffee Elsewhere** by ZZ Packer, a **debut short story collection** that showcases an extraordinary talent in **American fiction**. This **wry** and moving anthology crackles with energy, wit, and a profound sense of hope, exploring the complexities of life through richly developed characters. Within these 256 pages, you will meet Sister Clarice, a passionate evangelical; a mischievous group of Brownies out for revenge; young Spurgeon Bivens, who grapples with family struggles; and Dina, a college student on a journey of **emotional awakening**. Packer’s characters resonate with authenticity as they navigate their **quests for identity and belonging**. Critics laud her storytelling abilities, with Zadie Smith praising her full-bodied characterizations, honest dialogue, and comic brilliance. ZZ Packer’s ability to convey the depth of human experience and emotion in her **short stories** packs more narrative complexity than many sprawling novels. Get your pristine copy of **Drinking Coffee Elsewhere** now from Smartfox NZ and delve into a collection that promises to inspire and entertain. Plus, enjoy **FREE shipping** on this title! Please note that combined shipping with other items is not available. Anticipate delivery in up to 10 days as you embark on this unforgettable reading journey!
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781920885045
Format: B-format paperback
Year: 2004
Publisher: The Text Publishing Company
Pages: 256


Description:
A wry and moving debut short story collection from an extraordinary new voice in American fiction, Drinking Coffee Elsewhere crackles with energy, wit and, ultimately, hope. ZZ Packer's characters are all too human in their struggle to find their own place in the world and include the evangelical Sister Clarice, a group of vengeful Brownies, young Spurgeon Bivens, who has just bailed his father out of jail, and Dina, a college student who undergoes an emotional awakening.
'There are all kinds of writers in this world but there are only a handful of natural ones...ZZ Packer is one of them. She doesn't appear to struggle at any point- full-bodied character, honest dialogue, comic brio and that essential, basic human empathy-all of these are conjured by her musical prose and rendered without false notes. She writes a short story with more complexity and kindness than most people can muster in their creaking 500 page novels. It is the kind of brilliance for narrative that should make her peers envious and her readers very, very grateful.' Zadie Smith


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