Love of Fat Men

by Helen Dunmore

Book Overview

In this collection of short stories, the author takes the reader into a sensuous world of endless winters and midnight sun. As far apart as Finland, the Austrian Tyrol, and upstate New York, these... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 014024882X
• ISBN13: 9780140248821
• Release Date: January 1998
• Publisher: Penguin
• Length: 180 Pages
• Weight: 0.34 lbs.
• Dimensions: 7.8" x 0.5" x 5.2"

Customer Reviews

Lovely style

This book of connected short stories is a superb example of the way writing can "set a mood." From the selection of the character's names to the pacing, everything contributes to the feeling she is trying to set. Although they have very different settings, it reminded me of Rick Bass' "Platte River" both because of the skill in writing and because they seem to strike the same emotional notes. Although she does have a few spots where she falters, this is a lovely book.