Thresholds

By Nicholas J. Barnes

"So...are we insane?" "Yes." "And?" "What." "What." "Yes?" "You said we were insane." "Yes. Yes, we're insane. You asked if we were insane, right?" "And?" "And YES, we're INSANE. Jesus , Bob." This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0595094112
• ISBN13: 9780595094110
• Release Date: April 2000
• Publisher: iUniverse
• Length: 556 Pages
• Weight: 2.00 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.4" x 6.1" x 9.0"

Customer Reviews

A Gutsy New Voice!

Just imagine what might happen if suddenly people decided to actuallyspeak their minds instead of mouthing those insipid, inane phrases ofthe masses (i.e., "Have a nice day!"). Do any of us havethe intestinal fortitude to say what we REALLY think or feel to thosewe come into contact with throughout a typical day? Not likely.Well, that's exactly what Nash Falstaff, frustratedmusician/philosopher, does one morning when he steps from his NewOrleans apartment elevator and confronts his eye-appealing landlady.Thus begins the REVOLUTION for truth and honesty, spearheaded by Nashand his faithful, motley band of Apostles.But THRESHOLDS is so muchmore. This is a character-driven, complex, cornucopian work of art.It's ribald and philosophical, hilarious and serious, enlightening,and at times, a bit confounding. Barnes isn't afraid to break newground with his stylistic writing. He challenges the reader to payattention and keep up. His dialogue jumps off the pages, but hissparse "tag lines" and innovative use of elipses forconversational pauses "..." "..." do require youto stay focused. I've read this novel three times, and with each newreading have come away with more.Nick Barnes is a gutsy, fresh newvoice in the literature of America. I predict we'll hear a lot morefrom him in the future, especially if the "bottom line =$$$" New York publishing world ever opens its jaded eyes to thereal wealth of talent waiting in the hinterland.