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The Lives Of Rocks Paperback - 2007
by Bass, Rick
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These stories, distinguished by their maturity, are narrated by men and women with compelling life tales. Filled with Basss hallmark lean and beautiful prose, they are further proof of his mastery of the short fiction form.
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- Title The Lives Of Rocks
- Author Bass, Rick
- Binding Paperback
- Edition Reprint
- Condition Used - Acceptable
- Pages 224
- Volumes 1
- Language ENG
- Publisher Mariner Books, Boston
- Date 2007-10-17
- Features Price on Product - Canadian, Table of Contents
- Bookseller's Inventory # 061891966X-4-31920368
- ISBN 9780618919666 / 061891966X
- Weight 0.65 lbs (0.29 kg)
- Dimensions 8.1 x 5.5 x 0.6 in (20.57 x 13.97 x 1.52 cm)
- Dewey Decimal Code FIC
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Summary
A New York Times Book Review Editors’ Choice A Rocky Mountain News Best Book of the Year Finalist for the Story Prize
At once expertly crafted and undeniably moving, these ten stories deftly explore our immutable connection with nature. The centerpiece of the collection is the arresting title story, in which a woman alone in her mountain cabin confronts a terminal illness. In the equally remarkable Her First Elk,” the same character recalls her most memorable and significant hunting experience. Set in locations ranging from Montana to Texas to Mississippi, the remaining stories further illuminate the consequences of our attitudes toward the environment and each other. This masterly collection lays bare the essentials of life with unparalleled passion and grace..
At once expertly crafted and undeniably moving, these ten stories deftly explore our immutable connection with nature. The centerpiece of the collection is the arresting title story, in which a woman alone in her mountain cabin confronts a terminal illness. In the equally remarkable Her First Elk,” the same character recalls her most memorable and significant hunting experience. Set in locations ranging from Montana to Texas to Mississippi, the remaining stories further illuminate the consequences of our attitudes toward the environment and each other. This masterly collection lays bare the essentials of life with unparalleled passion and grace..
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Citations
- New York Times Book Review, 10/28/2007, Page 28