The Perils of Reading
In the title story of this collection, Ted hits heavy Bakelite typewriter keys when he composes ill-conceived love letters in "The Perils of Reading the Classics When You're No Holden Caulfield." The Perils of Reading as imagined, are inherent dangers moving over deserted plains within and instead of connecting with saviors and condemners. "All Things American," happens in every town throughout the USA: it happens when young couples take fiancees home to meet the family. And In "The Escape from Recess," Ricky finds a comrade in Claude, the two share in their terminal illness, ennui.
245 Pages. 51,000 Words.
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