Knockemstiff
Knockemstiff by Donald Ray Pollock is a reprint edition published by Knopf Doubleday Publishing Group on March 10, 2009. This 224-page work of fiction delves into the lives of residents in a tough Midwestern American town, exploring their sad yet resilient existence. The narrative spans from the mid-sixties to the late nineties, presenting a series of linked stories that feature a cast of recurring characters, each portrayed with a stark realism.
Readers will encounter a range of compelling scenarios, including a father who administers steroids to his son in a bid to relive his own bodybuilding aspirations, and a psychotic recluse who intervenes in a troubling situation involving two siblings. Pollock’s storytelling is marked by a keen intelligence and a notable absence of value judgments, combined with a dark sense of humor that permeates the tales. This edition offers a unique glimpse into small-town life, enriched by themes of black humor and the complexities of human relationships.
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“More engaging than any new fiction in years.” —Chuck Palahniuk
An unforgettable work of fiction that peers into the soul of a tough Midwestern American town to reveal the sad, stunted but resilient lives of its residents. Knockemstiff is a genuine entry into the literature of place.
Spanning a period from the mid-sixties to the late nineties, the linked stories that comprise Knockemstiff feature a cast of recurring characters who are irresistibly, undeniably real. A father pumps his son full of steroids so he can vicariously relive his days as a perpetual runner-up body builder. A psychotic rural recluse comes upon two siblings committing incest and feels compelled to take action. Donald Ray Pollock presents his characters and the sordid goings-on with a stern intelligence, a bracing absence of value judgments, and a refreshingly dark sense of bottom-dog humor.
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