The Dead Fish Museum

Discover the powerful stories within 'The Dead Fish Museum' by Charles D'Ambrosio, a captivating collection of eight short tales that explore the intricate human experience. This acclaimed book delves deep into themes of despair, connection, and the complexities of life, showcasing characters that navigate their tumultuous paths with raw emotion and wit. Whether in a psych ward, on a haunting hunting trip, or among the stark beauty of Indian reservations, each story gracefully captures a slice of American life interwoven with universal truths. Ideal for fans of literary fiction, this trade paperback released by The Text Publishing Company in 2010 will resonate with readers who appreciate thought-provoking narratives. As you turn the pages of this 256-page masterpiece, you'll traverse a world where humor meets darkness, relationships are tested, and humanity shines through adversity. Own this exceptional work that not only entertains but also provokes deep reflection. Perfect for your personal library or as a thoughtful gift for literature enthusiasts, 'The Dead Fish Museum' stands out as a must-read collection.

Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781921656347
Format: Trade paperback (UK)
Year: 2010
Publisher: The Text Publishing Company
Pages: 256


Description:
How was I supposed to know that any mention of suicide to the phalanx of doctors making Friday rounds would warrant the loss of not only weekend-pass privileges but also the liberty to take a leak in private? In The Dead Fish Museum Charles D'Ambrosio delivers eight short stories full of characters who float through their lives and relationships, adrift and apprehensive, tested by failure and strengthened by adversity. D'Ambrosio's stories are set against a landscape that is both deeply American and unmistakably universal. A son confronts his father's madness and his own hunger for connection on a misguided hike. A screenwriter fights for his sanity in a psych ward while lusting after a ballerina who sets herself ablaze. A hunting trip becomes the scene of a haunting reckoning with marital infidelity and desperation. And in the magnificent title story, carpenters building sets for a porn movie drift dreamily toward an act of racial violence they will never fully comprehend. Set in remote cabins, asylums, Indian reservations and the streets of suburbia, this collection conjures a world that is fearfully inhospitable, darkly humorous, and touched by humanity.

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