Interesting Monsters
by Aldo Alvarez
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Author: Aldo AlvarezEdition: Paperback
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language); English (Published)
Published: 2001-08-01
ISBN: 1555973566
Number of pages: 208
Publisher: Graywolf Press
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Book Review: A Handful of Gems
Summary: 5 Stars
Alvarez has put together a wonderfully eclectic, yet unified, collection of stories that go right to the heart of the struggle for intimacy in a fragmented world. Whether it's the intimacy of family members, lovers, or even just two men on a blind date, Alvarez never sells his characters or the reader short. These are tales told with great sensitivity and with an eye on that extra insight that makes the mundane sacred; the gloom oddly filled with light; and even the satire, tinged with a pathos that goes straight for the mark. It's hard to choose a favorite among the many gems included, but I really loved and appreciated 'Quintessence' and 'Public Displays of Affection' for the honesty and candor of their characters; 'Losing Count' for its concise rendition of the strange and ominous nature of male intimacy in a traditional smalltown setting; and, 'Fixing A Shadow' for its meditations on the ghostliness of art and life, memory, and even the present moment. There's a Zen honesty in all Alvarez's stories, exemplified here; an aunthentic voice that is refreshing to witness. And he's full of fun, masterfully weaving just the right amount of humor into situations of immense gravity. A gifted writer, well worth reading.
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