About the book
\"More engaging than any new fiction in years.\" —Chuck Palahniuk
An unforgettable work of fiction that peers into the soul of a tough Midwestern American town to reveal the sad, stunted but resilient lives of its residents. Knockemstiff is a genuine entry into the literature of place.
Spanning a period from the mid-sixties to the late nineties, the linked stories that comprise Knockemstiff feature a cast of recurring characters who are irresistibly, undeniably real. A father pumps his son full of steroids so he can vicariously relive his days as a perpetual runner-up body builder. A psychotic rural recluse comes upon two siblings committing incest and feels compelled to take action. Donald Ray Pollock presents his characters and the sordid goings-on with a stern intelligence, a bracing absence of value judgments, and a refreshingly dark sense of bottom-dog humor.
Editions of Knockemstiff
- Hardcover
- ISBN 9780385523820
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780767928304
- EBook
- ISBN 9780385525404
- AudioStreaming
- ISBN 9781984837806
- AudioStreaming
- ISBN 9781984837813
Read an Excerpt
\"More engaging than any new fiction in years.\" —Chuck Palahniuk
An unforgettable work of fiction that peers into the soul of a tough Midwestern American town to reveal the sad, stunted but resilient lives of its residents. Knockemstiff is a genuine entry into the literature of place.
Spanning a period from the mid-sixties to the late nineties, the linked stories that comprise Knockemstiff feature a cast of recurring characters who are irresistibly, undeniably real. A father pumps his son full of steroids so he can vicariously relive his days as a perpetual runner-up body builder. A psychotic rural recluse comes upon two siblings committing incest and feels compelled to take action. Donald Ray Pollock presents his characters and the sordid goings-on with a stern intelligence, a bracing absence of value judgments, and a refreshingly dark sense of bottom-dog humor.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Knockemstiff about?
\"More engaging than any new fiction in years.\" —Chuck Palahniuk
An unforgettable work of fiction that peers into the soul of a tough Midwestern American town to reveal the sad, stunted but resilient lives of its residents. Knockemstiff is a genuine entry into the literature of place.
Spanning a period from the mid-sixties to the late nineties, the linked stories that comprise Knockemstiff feature a cast of recurring characters who are irresistibly, undeniably real. A father pumps his son full of steroids so he can vicariously relive his days as a perpetual runner-up body builder. A psychotic rural recluse comes upon two siblings committing incest and feels compelled to take action. Donald Ray Pollock presents his characters and the sordid goings-on with a stern intelligence, a bracing absence of value judgments, and a refreshingly dark sense of bottom-dog humor.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Knockemstiff?
Fiction > Fiction: literary and general non-genre
Where can I read a sample of Knockemstiff?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9780385523820
Who is/are the Author/s of the book Knockemstiff?
Donald Ray Pollock
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
Knockemstiff is available as hardcover(ISBN 9780385523820) and paperback(ISBN 9780767928304) and ebook(ISBN 9780385525404) and audiostreaming(ISBN 9781984837806) and audiostreaming(ISBN 9781984837813)
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