Men from Boys
Men from Boys by John Harvey, published by HarperCollins in May 2005, is a collection of fiction that delves into the complexities of masculinity through the lens of crime and suspense. This first edition spans 448 pages and presents a series of interconnected stories that explore the rites of passage from boyhood to manhood. The narratives traverse various settings, from a dry Texas highway to a bleak London alley, capturing the essence of what it means to be a son, a father, and ultimately, a man.
Readers will encounter a diverse array of characters who navigate their journeys amidst themes of dignity, respect, and moral choices. Each story presents a unique scenario where individuals, regardless of age, confront pivotal moments that challenge their understanding of masculinity. With elements of thrill and suspense woven throughout, this collection invites exploration into the human experience, highlighting the struggles and triumphs that define the transition from boys to men.
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What actions must a boy take to become a man? One might use a razor to clear his first growth of beard, while another could employ it as a weapon — both actions might be a fitting rite of passage.
In these dazzling works of fiction, seventeen masters of crime and suspense explore what it means to be a son, what it means to be a father, what it means to be a man. Spanning continents and decades, the stories are set in interconnected worlds both instantly recognizable and astonishingly believable, from long stretches on a dry Texas highway to a bleak London alley, from the claustrophobic confines of an after-hours backroom poker game to a rundown jazz joint in Manhattan.
Amid card sharks, revolvers, and shallow graves, the characters who inhabit these stories strive to discover what is right, what will give them dignity, what will earn them respect. Whether at the age of ten or thirty-five, all will come face-to-face with a situation that will brutally separate the men from the boys.
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