These People Are Us Stories
These People Are Us Stories by George Singleton is a collection of short stories published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt in 2002. This first edition, written in English and spanning 256 pages, presents a unique exploration of characters navigating the absurdities of modern life. Singleton’s distinctive style brings to life various scenarios, such as a man seeking a black-market sonogram and a community faking a tornado for government aid, all while reflecting the quirks of everyday existence.
Readers will find a blend of humor and insight as Singleton crafts narratives that resonate with familiar experiences. The stories delve into themes of romance, satire, and the complexities of human relationships, showcasing Singleton’s ability to capture the essence of Southern life. This anthology invites readers to engage with a diverse array of characters, each facing their own peculiar challenges, making it a noteworthy addition to the landscape of contemporary fiction.
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Once you start reading George Singleton’s eagerly awaited first book of stories, a strange thing happens: You discover that the characters sound like people you know–people who are trying hard to make sense of modern absurdities.
With a style all his own, Singleton fashions a world that wins our hearts but teases our senses: how to find a black-market sonogram so your pregnant wife won’t find out you accidentally taped over the original; how to help your father and everyone else in town fake being hit by a tornado to get emergency government funds; and why not to look for your next wife at your local recycling center.
Step into Singleton’s world and you’ll see why he is earning a reputation as one of the funniest, wisest, and most surprising Southern writers of his generation–and why he was named one of the “new writers you need to know” by Book Magazine.
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