Michael Hickins wordt geprezen om zijn "meditatieve en krachtige" korte verhalen, die vaak diepe inzichten combineren met een geestige, boeiende humor. Zijn verhalen, omschreven als "schandalig inventief" en soms "bizar", ondernemen picareske reizen met een onderscheidende, vaak losse toon. Hickins' unieke stijl, gekenmerkt door zijn omarming van het onconventionele, nodigt lezers uit in werelden die zowel tot nadenken stemmen als onmiskenbaar vermakelijk zijn. Zijn werk is bedoeld om te delen, wat zijn diepe verlangen weerspiegelt dat lezers zich verbinden met zijn fantasierijke verhalen en deze gulhartig verspreiden.
In 11th Century Europe, the story unfolds through the eyes of Axel Oxensteirna, who serves as the devoted amanuensis and standard-bearer to the protagonist. His unwavering loyalty is complicated by his unrequited love, adding layers of emotional depth to the narrative. The historical backdrop enhances the tale, exploring themes of devotion, love, and the complexities of relationships amidst the challenges of the era.
A collection of interconnected short stories chronicle the life, times, and adventures of Michael, a street-wise, impudent, wayward young man from Queens
Michael Missing, the name of eleven different young men in various states of unrest, is the linked but unrelated protagonist of these wry and angry tales—a hit man, the cabin boy of 19th century French pirate Jean Lafitte, erstwhile baseball hero and the man who would be President of France, a frustrated salesman who loses an evening with Captain Kirk in the unrequited hope of laying the town slut of Scarsdale. Readers will shudder as, to their dismay, they recognize themselves, or at least part of themselves, in the naïve and angry young man who sincerely wishes things were different, and who regrets he has never overheard someone say, “Michael is a real good guy.” A criminally funny and perceptive literary debut.
Exploring themes of the Holocaust and generational trauma, this memoir delves into the author's journey of uncovering the hidden truths of their family's past. It reflects on the impact of historical events on personal identity and the often-overlooked narratives that shape our understanding of history. Through poignant storytelling, the author invites readers to confront the complexities of memory and the ways in which knowledge is passed down through generations.