Out Loud

by Anthony Varallo

Book Overview

WINNER OF THE 2008 DRUE HEINZ LITERATURE PRIZE Selected by Scott Turow Feeling distanced from her friends and family, middle-aged divorcee Caitlin Drury is encouraged by her daughter to express her feelings in a diary, but she is hesitant: I feel lonely she wrote, then crossed it out. She didn't like the idea of someone coming along later to read her journal, finding out she felt lonely. "Like That," and other stories from Anthony Varallo's...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 082296287X
• ISBN13: 9780822962878
• Release Date: January 2014
• Publisher: University of Pittsburgh Press
• Length: 180 Pages
• Weight: 0.55 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 4.7" x 8.7"

Customer Reviews

Good, solid literature

Fiction is a window to the culture. "Out Loud" is an anthology of insightful short fiction from award winning author Anthony Varallo. Touching on the loneliness of some, the exclusion and shunning of others yet the desire to be included by oneself, the stories told within are a vivid picture of the inner conflict that consumes many Americans daily. "Out Loud" is good, solid literature, something to be considered for short fiction enthusiasts.

A Gem

Varallo's characters have authentic voices and relate to everyone's childhood's awkwardness and experiences. And his stories are outrageously hilarious to boot! Tony Varallo himself is hysterical and genuine, and his stories show a sort of affectionate, yet scrutinizing, magnifying glass on adolescence and on life. Highly, highly recommended!