Knockemstiff
224
Short Story Collection • Fiction
2008
Adult
18+ years
11,634 ratings
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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.
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.
11,634 ratings
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224
Short Story Collection • Fiction
2008
Adult
18+ years
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