What’s Important Is Feeling Stories
What’s Important Is Feeling Stories by Adam Wilson, published by HarperCollins on February 25, 2014, is a collection of short stories that delves into the complexities of contemporary life. Spanning 224 pages, this first edition captures a range of experiences, from the tension of impending financial collapse to the existential debates among friends. The stories explore themes of coming-of-age, showcasing characters navigating their desires and disappointments in a world marked by uncertainty.
Readers will encounter a variety of narratives, including a tale of two film school buddies grappling with their ambitions and fears, as well as scenes featuring detoxing junkies and students in a seemingly idyllic communal house. Wilson’s writing balances humor and sincerity, providing insight into the struggles of youth and the challenges of adulthood. The collection reflects on the universal feelings of yearning, hope, and grief, presenting a vivid portrayal of American life through the lens of its diverse characters.
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Bankers prowl Brooklyn bars on the eve of the stock market crash. A debate over Young Elvis versus Vegas Elvis turns existential. Detoxing junkies use a live lobster to spice up their love life. Students on summer break struggle to escape the orbit of a seemingly utopic communal house.
And in the title story, selected for The Best American Short Stories, two film school buddies working on a doomed project are left sizing up their own talent, hoping to come out on top—but fearing they won’t.
In What’s Important Is Feeling, Adam Wilson follows the through-line of contemporary coming-of-age from the ravings of teenage lust to the staggering loneliness of proto-adulthood. He navigates the tough terrain of American life with a delicate balance of comedy and compassion, lyricism and unsparing straightforwardness. Wilson’s characters wander through a purgatory of yearning, hope, and grief. No one emerges unscathed.
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