Marine Park Stories
Marine Park Stories by Mark Chiusano is a debut collection of short stories published by Penguin on July 29, 2014. This 208-page book is written in English and explores the intricacies of life in Marine Park, a neighborhood in Brooklyn. Chiusano’s narratives focus on themes such as family, boyhood, sports, love, and the unique experiences of growing up in a close-knit community, providing a vivid portrayal of life on the outskirts of the city.
Readers will find a diverse range of stories that capture the essence of youth and the complexities of relationships within a tight community. The collection reflects on the quirks and challenges faced by its characters, offering insights into their lives and the environment that shapes them. With its literary approach, Marine Park Stories presents a fresh voice in contemporary fiction, inviting readers to engage with the rich tapestry of experiences that define this Brooklyn neighborhood.
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• Recipient of a 2015 PEN/Hemingway Award Honorable Mention •
“Chiusano . . . [has] formidable talents. It will be worth watching what he does when he leaves the neighborhood.”—John Williams, The New York Times
“[A] cult classic.” —Our Town
An astute, lively, and heartfelt debut story collection by an exciting new voice in contemporary fiction
Marine Park—in the far reaches of Brooklyn, train-less and tourist-free—finds its literary chronicler in Mark Chiusano. Chiusano’s dazzling stories delve into family, boyhood, sports, drugs, love, and all the weird quirks of growing up in a tight-knit community on the edge of the city. In the tradition of Junot Díaz’s Drown, Stuart Dybek’s The Coast of Chicago, and Russell Banks’s Trailerpark, this is a poignant and piercing collection—announcing the arrival of a distinct new voice in American fiction.
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