Walter D. Wetherell tisse magistralement fiction et non-fiction, démontrant un profond intérêt pour l'histoire et l'expérience humaine. Ses récits se caractérisent par des personnages complexes et leurs vies intérieures, portés à une réalité vivide grâce à sa prose habile. L'œuvre de Wetherell encourage la contemplation et offre de nouvelles perspectives sur le monde, démontrant sa capacité à transformer le passé en histoires captivantes. Sa signification littéraire réside dans son approche unique de la narration.
Charles Marden, an apple grower and judge, embarks on an impulsive journey from Vancouver Island to Belgium to locate the precise spot where his son fell in battle. This poignant narrative explores themes of grief, the impact of war, and the enduring quest for hope amidst profound loss.
Where We Live is master story-teller W. D. Wetherell's fifth story collection, and his first in ten years, bringing together the best of his recent fictions. The stories exemplify the qualities readers and critics have praised in the past, while continuing to explore new directions in style, theme, and characterization. He illumines contemporary American life and culture by focusing on the forgotten places and people living on the edges, from a young Somali immigrant who finds an unlikely mentor in his attempt to come to terms with his new home, to a widower faced with the everyday challenges of his first day alone.