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Greasy Lake and Other Stories

T.C. Boyle
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Greasy Lake and Other Stories

Fiction | Short Story Collection | Adult | Published in 1985

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T.C. Boyle

Greasy Lake and Other Stories

Fiction | Short Story Collection | Adult | Published in 1985
Book Details
Pages

240

Format

Short Story Collection • Fiction

Publication Year

1985

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

Reviews & Readership

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Greasy Lake and Other Stories by T.C. Boyle features a blend of dark humor and compelling narratives capturing the American zeitgeist. Reviewers praise Boyle's vivid, evocative prose and the rich, diverse characters. However, some find the tone inconsistent and certain stories less engaging. Overall, a provocative and thought-provoking collection.

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Who Should Read Greasy Lake and Other Stories?

Readers who savor the dark, satirical edge of postmodern fiction found in T.C. Boyle’s Greasy Lake and Other Stories will find similarities in Richard Ford’s Rock Springs and the gritty realism of Raymond Carver’s Will You Please Be Quiet, Please? Fans of rooted, character-driven narratives exploring societal fringes will be captivated.

Book Details
Pages

240

Format

Short Story Collection • Fiction

Publication Year

1985

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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