Donald Antrim's "Another Manhattan" is a short story I know I'll read again and again, just as I've repeatedly read William Gay's "The Paperhanger." Antrim's story was my introduction to his work, and because I so enjoyed it, I requested his memoir THE AFTERLIFE from the library. This book deals primarily with Antrim's relationship with his toxically alcoholic mother, and while it showcases his admirable skills as a writer, I just didn't dig it.
Having said that, I'm still very interested in reading more of his work, and plan to request THE HUNDRED BROTHERS next. Reviews sound exceptionally good.
Showing posts with label Donald Antrim. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Donald Antrim. Show all posts
March 23, 2009
March 3, 2009
Exercise in Futility
- Go to your local Borders with your 30% off coupon and look for books by Antonya Nelson, Mary Gaitskill and Donald Antrim.
- When you can't find these authors in the alphabetical listings, squint, look around for a stool and drag it over. Step on stool and feel around on top shelf to ensure you haven't missed anything. Sigh. Step down.
- Schlep to Customer Service area. Perform a search on the Borders computer system to ensure you haven't somehow overlooked the obvious.
- Note that NOT ONE of these authors has a single book in the store.
- Curse under breath.
- Go home and order from Amazon.
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