Andre Dubus Ordre des livres

Essays from the literary master and best-selling author of Townie on a life of challenges, contradictions and fulfillments

A full-hearted parable of aspiration, loss and redemption from a literary master of working-class New England

Celebrated for his profound storytelling, Andre Dubus captures the complexities of human emotion and relationships in his short stories. His work often explores themes of love, loss, and the struggles of everyday life, showcasing his ability to delve into the intricacies of character and the human experience. Dubus's writing is noted for its lyrical prose and deep empathy, making him a significant figure in 20th-century literature.

In these linked novellas in which characters walk out the back door of one story and into the next, love is "dirty"—tangled up with need, power, boredom, ego, fear, and fantasy. On the Massachusetts coast north of Boston, a controlling manager, Mark, discovers his wife's infidelity after twenty-five years of marriage. An overweight young woman, Marla, gains a romantic partner but loses her innocence. A philandering bartender/aspiring poet, Robert, betrays his pregnant wife. And in the stunning title novella, a teenage girl named Devon, fleeing a dirty image of her posted online, seeks respect in the eyes of her widowed great-uncle Francis and of an Iraq vet she’s met surfing the Web.Slivered by happiness and discontent, aging and death, but also persistent hope and forgiveness, these beautifully wrought narratives express extraordinary tenderness toward human beings, our vulnerable hearts and bodies, our fulfilling and unfulfilling lives alone and with others.

“So good, so damn compulsively readable, that I can hardly believe it.” —Stephen King, Entertainment Weekly In his stunning follow-up to the #1 best-selling House of Sand and Fog , Andre Dubus draws us into the lives of three deeply flawed, driven people whose paths intersect on a September night in Florida. April, a stripper, has brought her daughter to work at the Puma Club for Men. There she encounters Bassam, a foreign client both remote and too personal, and free with his money. Meanwhile, another man, AJ, has been thrown out of the club, and he’s drunk and angry and lonely. From these explosive elements comes a relentless, raw, and page-turning narrative that seizes the reader by the throat with psychological tension, depth, and realism.

Kathy est expulsée par erreur de chez elle. Elle décide de se battre pour retrouver sa maison, alors qu'une famille iranienne exilée aux Etats-Unis après la chute du shah s'estime également propriétaire. La confrontation tourne au drame ... Ce roman illustre l'incompréhension qui peut exister entre des Américains de cultures différentes et fait le portrait d'un pays en proie à ses névroses.

Set in Dubus's largely coastal New England world, these short works focus on the residual anguish and momentary elation of deep emotional attachments--between lovers, between parent and child, and between estranged spouses.

Recognized as a Notable Book of the Year by the New York Times, this work offers a compelling narrative that captivates readers with its unique storytelling and rich character development. The themes explored resonate deeply, inviting reflection on personal and societal issues. Through its engaging prose, the book stands out in its genre, making it a must-read for those seeking both entertainment and insight.