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Depressed industrial towns and blue-collar characters fill Richard Russo's contemporary novels. Lyrical prose, complex plots, intriguing characters, and humor complement these eloquent stories of friendship, family, love, and luck. While the books focus on the male characters, even the supporting characters receive Russo's careful touch. He captures the rhythms of small-town life perfectly, adding to the depiction of a declining town and a disappearing way of life. The wealth of details may slow the pace of the story, but they add to its fullness.
About the Author
Rick Russo is the author of six previous novels and THE WHORE'S CHILD, a collection of stories. In 2002, he received the Pulitzer Prize for EMPIRE FALLS. He lives with his wife in Camden, Maine, and Boston.Photo credit Elena Seibert
