Trouble: Stories

By Patrick Somerville

A VINTAGE ORIGINAL In this hilarious and wildly inventive debut, including a title story that was nominated for the Pushcart Prize, Patrick Somerville charts the dangerous territories of adolescence and adulthood for the American male. In "Puberty," Brandon takes the matter of his reticent hormones into his own hands. In "English Cousin," Terry's enigmatic relative arrives, looking to learn about love, stateside. And in "The Future, the Future, the Future," Dan's carefully planned life falters when he sees his wife kissing her boss. Trouble explodes with wicked humor, exuberant braininess, and unforgettable style.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0307275353
• ISBN13: 9780307275356
• Release Date: September 2006
• Publisher: Vintage
• Length: 224 Pages
• Weight: 0.55 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 5.8" x 7.5"

Customer Reviews

a lovely debut

The stories were great: funny without relying on stereotypes, poignant without delving into sappy. It's really rare a short story collection can sustain my attention throughout, but this one did.

Definitely worthwhile

Witty and humorous, yet still touches on some of the dark sides of being human. Great stories. Looking forward to more from the author.