The Dishwasher

by Dannie Martin

Book Overview

Martin began writing while in prison for a variety of offenses; under the pen name "Red Hog" he published a series of disturbing, fascinating articles. Now he has brought those same qualities to his... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0393037908
• ISBN13: 9780393037906
• Release Date: June 1995
• Publisher: W. W. Norton & Company
• Length: 252 Pages
• Weight: 1.10 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.1" x 5.8" x 8.6"

Customer Reviews

The Dishwasher

Bill Malone is a modern day Shane and this book is an excellent read.

what a surprisingly sweet book

Having read and enjoyed Committing Journalism, I really looked forward to reading Martin's fiction, and was not at all disappointed. His characters are vivid, real and detailed - and whether likable or not, you feel like you know them. But most of the characters ARE likeable - foilbles and flaws and all. The plot was a little silly - everything tied up too neatly in a bow at the end but what the heck, the author deserves to write about a little happiness after his years away. Looking forward to reading In the Hat next.

An absorbing and appealing novel

Martin does a masterful job describing the retooling of Bill Malone as he undergoes the transition from prisoner to free man. In a manner reminiscent of Edward Bunker, his prose is clean and blunt. Each twist in the story is somehow ominous and optimistic; Martin's descriptions of Malone's emotions are raw and fresh.Very well done and highly recommended.