Out Loud

by Anthony Varallo

Book Overview

WINNER OF THE 2008 DRUE HEINZ LITERATURE PRIZESelected by Scott TurowFeeling distanced from her friends and family, middle-aged divorc e Caitlin Drury is encouraged by her daughter to express her... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0822943565
• ISBN13: 9780822943563
• Release Date: September 2008
• Publisher: University of Pittsburgh Press
• Length: 180 Pages
• Weight: 0.70 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 5.3" x 9.0"

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!