Forensic Songs (ePub)
Stories
(Sprache: Englisch)
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Bibliographische Angaben
- Autor: Mike McCormack
- 2018, 208 Seiten, Englisch
- Verlag: Soho Press
- ISBN-10: 1616954159
- ISBN-13: 9781616954154
- Erscheinungsdatum: 01.07.2018
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Pressezitat
"A true son of Myles na gCopaleen and Flann O'Brien, but there's also an echo of Philip K. Dick in the sergeant's desire to root out possible future subversion." —Milwaukee Journal Sentinel “Forensic Songs presents a roster of haunting stories . . . Gorgeously executed.” —LitReactor
“Forensic Songs is a striking work of cross-genre virtuosity, where hints of speculative fiction and fable bring a surprising spark to McCormack's serious literary sensibility. These pieces are clever, touching, timely and at times prescient. A distinctly Irish story collection, perfect for fans of George Saunders's Tenth of December.” —Shelf Awareness
“[B]y turns subdued, witty and raucous. All 12 stories in this collection glisten with insight and poignancy.” —Kirkus Reviews, starred review
“[McCormack] effortlessly weaves Raymond Carver’s lucidity together with Franz Kafka’s otherworldly absurdity to craft narratives that seem familiar and satisfyingly strange at the same time.” —Library Journal, starred review
“McCormack’s consummate craftsmanship and equal facility with black humor, sober realism, and speculative fiction distinguish him as one of Ireland’s leading literary talents.” —Booklist
“McCormack’s wry minitragedies punch above their weight . . . Worth savoring." —Publishers Weekly
“McCormack mimes the deep traditions of Irish short fiction—Samuel Beckett, Frank O'Connor and John McGahern all come to mind—and twists it a bit into a new directions with stories that are uniquely contemporary, often wildly funny, and always visionary. Beneath his clear, precise style is a renegade in action, working the form into new shapes. Just when you think it's impossible for another great book of stories to come roaring out of Ireland, along comes a
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brilliant collection, Forensic Songs." —David Means, author of The Secret Goldfish
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