Poachers: Stories
Poachers: Stories
Fiction | Short Story | Adult | Published in 2000
Book Brief
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Short Story • Fiction
Southern United States • 1990s
2000
Adult
18+ years
Super Short Summary
Poachers: Stories by Tom Franklin is a collection of ten short stories, including "Poachers," "Grit," and "Alaska," focusing on individuals in the American South. The stories explore themes of survival, crime, and the struggles faced by people in rural communities, emphasizing the complexity of human nature and relationships.
Gritty
Dark
Unnerving
Melancholic
Mysterious
Reviews & Readership
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Review Roundup
Tom Franklin's Poachers: Stories is lauded for its vivid Southern Gothic style and its evocative landscapes that immerse readers in the gritty realities of rural life. The collection's strong character development and atmospheric tension stand out, though some find its pacing uneven. Overall, it impressively captures the human condition amid bleak settings.
Who Should Read Poachers: Stories?
Readers who enjoy Poachers: Stories by Tom Franklin appreciate gritty Southern Gothic tales filled with vivid character studies and atmospheric settings. Fans of writers like Cormac McCarthy's Child of God or Flannery O'Connor's A Good Man is Hard to Find will find a similar haunting allure.
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Short Story • Fiction
Southern United States • 1990s
2000
Adult
18+ years
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