Books matching: midwestern american setting
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Save:The play 'Buried Child' by Sam Shepard delves into the dysfunctional dynamics of a midwestern American family, exploring familiar issues with a dark and sobering tone turned up to the extreme. The narrative is filled with symbolism, throwing the audience into a surreal world grounded in the decay of the American Dream. The family portrayed in the drama serves as a microcosm of hope and its eventual destruction in America, with stunning skills in painting pictures with words.
Scene: day. Old wooden staircase down left with pale, frayed carpet laid down on the steps. The stairs lead offstage left up into the wings with no landing. Up right is an old, dark green sofa with th... - #2
Save:'The Corrections' by Jonathan Franzen is a darkly funny novel that delves into the lives of the Lambert family, portraying their struggles and dynamics in a dysfunctional American family setting. The book follows the aging couple, Enid and Alfred, as they try to bring their three adult children together for a last Christmas, unraveling the failures, secrets, and buried hurts that haunt them. Through brilliant writing and vivid character portrayals, Franzen captures the essence of family life and suburbia, exploring themes of guilt, longing, and the complexities of relationships.
The madness of an autumn prairie cold front coming through. You could feel it: something terrible was going to happen. The sun low in the sky, a minor light, a cooling star. Gust after gust of disorde... 'In God We Trust: All Others Pay Cash' by Jean Shepherd is a collection of stories that transport the reader back to the author's 1930s childhood in a small town in northern Indiana. The book delves into the innocence and bitter tang of growing up during the depression, capturing both the sentimentality and cynicism of the author's life experiences. Through humorous anecdotes and nostalgic reminiscences, Shepherd explores the small-mindedness and poverty of his hometown while also reflecting on his current life in the big city.
The stories in the book provide additional details and background on the iconic movie 'A Christmas Story', expanding upon many different parts of the film. Readers are taken on a journey through Shepherd's memories, from his escapades with friends in Hohman to his reflections on life as a writer in New York. The writing style is a blend of humor, wit, and sharp observational humor, making the book a delightful exploration of childhood, friendship, and the passage of time.
I felt like a spy. It was the first time I had ever ridden a cab in my own hometown. When I had left it I was definitely not a cab rider. Now taking cabs was as natural as breathing or putting on shoe...
