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Reviewed on October 15, 2003
In a brief preface to this collection, Bausch acknowledges his debt to the great story writers who preceded him. His goal, he says, is not to subvert or reinvent the genre but to emulate the masters. Readers will find no irony, pop cultural references, or brand names here-Bausch's characters are mainly blue-collar types struggling to survive in suburban Virginia. The pace of life is slow, but...Log In or Sign Up to Read More