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Knockemstiff

Donald Ray Pollock
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Knockemstiff

Fiction | Short Story Collection | Adult | Published in 2008

Book Brief

Donald Ray Pollock

Knockemstiff

Fiction | Short Story Collection | Adult | Published in 2008
Book Details
Pages

224

Format

Short Story Collection • Fiction

Publication Year

2008

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

Reviews & Readership

4.2

11,634 ratings

75%

Loved it

19%

Mixed feelings

7%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Donald Ray Pollock's Knockemstiff has garnered praise for its raw and evocative storytelling, drawing readers into the bleak reality of a forgotten Midwestern town. Critics commend Pollock's unflinching prose and vivid character portrayals. However, some found the relentless grimness overwhelming. Overall, it's a powerful but dark collection of interconnected stories.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Knockemstiff?

Readers who relish gritty, unflinching depictions of rural life will enjoy Donald Ray Pollock's Knockemstiff. Comparable to Daniel Woodrell's Winter's Bone and Chuck Palahniuk's Fight Club, it appeals to those who appreciate raw, powerful storytelling with a focus on the darker aspects of humanity and small-town America.

4.2

11,634 ratings

75%

Loved it

19%

Mixed feelings

7%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

224

Format

Short Story Collection • Fiction

Publication Year

2008

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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