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Sonny Liston Was a Friend of Mine - by Thom Jones (Paperback) - 1 of 1

Sonny Liston Was a Friend of Mine - by Thom Jones (Paperback)

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  • Twelve new stories that teeter between wicked humor and stinging pathos, all told in a voice that the Boston Globe called "so relentless and felonious that you ought to need a permit to carry it.
  • Author(s): Thom Jones
  • 320 Pages
  • Fiction + Literature Genres, Short Stories (single author)

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Twelve stories that teeter between wicked humor and stinging pathos encompassdilapidated right arenas, state mental hospitals, and chaotic emergency roomswhere the inhabitants are brilliantly etched characters.



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Twelve new stories that teeter between wicked humor and stinging pathos, all told in a voice that the Boston Globe called "so relentless and felonious that you ought to need a permit to carry it." Thom Jones's world encompasses dilapidated right arenas, state mental hospitals, and chaotic emergency rooms. The inhabitants are his brilliantly etched characters, who battle desperately against fate in a game of life they cannot win but dare not lose.
Dimensions (Overall): 8.53 Inches (H) x 5.47 Inches (W) x .79 Inches (D)
Weight: .89 Pounds
Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up
Number of Pages: 320
Genre: Fiction + Literature Genres
Sub-Genre: Short Stories (single author)
Publisher: Back Bay Books
Format: Paperback
Author: Thom Jones
Language: English
Street Date: January 1, 2000
TCIN: 85153161
UPC: 9780316472401
Item Number (DPCI): 247-59-5068
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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Estimated ship dimensions: 0.79 inches length x 5.47 inches width x 8.53 inches height
Estimated ship weight: 0.89 pounds
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Q: Who is the author of this collection of stories?

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  • A: The collection is authored by Thom Jones, known for his distinctive voice.

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Q: What type of humor is present in the book?

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  • A: The book features a blend of wicked humor and poignant emotional depth.

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Q: What is the age recommendation for this book?

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  • A: The suggested age for readers is 22 years and older.

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Q: How many stories are included in this book?

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  • A: The book includes twelve new stories exploring various compelling themes.

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Q: What types of settings are featured in the stories?

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  • A: The stories are set in dilapidated arenas, state mental hospitals, and chaotic emergency rooms.

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