Rick Moody Boeken

Established in 1918 as a memorial to O. Henry, this annual literary tradition has presented a remarkable offering of stories over its seventy-seven-year history. O. Henry first-prize winners have included Dorothy Parker, William Faulkner, Truman Capote, John Cheever, John Updike, and Cynthia Ozick, as well as some lesser-known writers such as Alison Baker and Cornelia Nixon. Many talented writers who were unknown when first chosen for an O. Henry Award later went on to become seminal voices of contemporary American fiction. Representative of the very best in contemporary American fiction, these are varied, full-bodied fictional creations brimming with life--proof of the continuing strength and variety of the American short story.

Rick Moody confirms his standing as one of America's foremost contemporary writers with this grand, intricate and richly comic cautionary tale of showbiz, money, politics, addiction, sex, work, and family in the modern-day USA. It is the autumn of election year 2000, and the desire for a hit TV mini-series inspires a diverse band of industry strivers to go in search of their own version of water in the desert...

*A witty and wonderful book about 1970s family life, that has been made into a critically acclaimed film.

Having fled his less than perfect home life years ago, Hal Raitcliffe returns to help his ailing mother after his stepfather walks out on her, but over the course of one weekend, Hal's good intentions wear thin as the family airs its grievances. 50,000 first printing. Tour.

Everyone needs to tell their story, that's what the internet is for. But what kind of person becomes a top reviewer on RateYourLodging.com and tells their story that way? Rick Moody investigates ...

A collection of works by diverse and celebrated authors showcases a range of voices and styles, from poetry to prose. Each contributor brings their unique perspective, exploring themes of identity, culture, and the human experience. This anthology highlights the brilliance of established and emerging writers, inviting readers to engage with thought-provoking narratives and lyrical expressions. The rich tapestry of storytelling promises to captivate and inspire, making it a significant addition to contemporary literature.

Rick Moody thematisiert in drei Novellen den amerikanischen Verfolgungswahn mit schwarzem Humor und apokalyptischer Vorstellungskraft. Er schildert die Verschwörungstheorien eines Pensionärs, die Panik einer Büroangestellten und die Auswirkungen einer neuen Erinnerungsdroge. Die Washington Post lobt das Werk als großartig und hinreißend.

"Wir wollten bloß wissen, warum sie so hart geworden war. Deshalb waren wir in ihr Büro eingebrochen, Linda und ich. Jetzt saßen wir auf dem Boden, aßen grüne M&M's und paßten auf, daß wir keine grünen Fingerabdrücke hinterließen. Wir hörten Glendas Blues-Kassette von 1974. Zufällig das Jahr, in dem Du geboren wurdest, kleine Schwester. Ich vermisse Dich."§Musik und die Erinnerung an gemeinsame Augenblicke sind es, die Rick Moodys Erzähler den Tod seiner Lieblingsschwester begreiflicher machen läßt. Und genau wie Moody selbst sucht er nach einer Sprache der Liebe, nach einer Sprache, die Trauer und Wut, Anteilnahme und Zuversicht zugleich in sich tragen kann. Moodys Geschichten über die amerikanische Familie, über Freundschaft, Mißerfolg und Schmerz lassen sich auf das Wagnis ein, das Unerklärliche menschlicher Regungen zu erklären. Und in ihrer virtuosen Mischung aus Entsetzen und Heiterkeit kommen sie dem Geheimnis unserer Existenz einen Schritt näher.

Bello e dannato come gli eroi dei suoi romanzi, Rick Moody racconta in questa sconvolgente autobiografia la caduta nell'abisso delle droghe e dell'alcool, gli anni più difficili della sua vita e la storia di una famiglia che affonda le proprie radici nella fondazione degli Stati Uniti d'America. Lo scrittore newyorkese intreccia i ricordi della propria vita alla ricostruzione del passato della sua famiglia, a cominciare dal suo antenato che, per aver provocato involontariamente la morte di un amico, passò il resto della vita con il volto coperto da un velo (vicenda dalla quale trasse spunto Hawthorne per il celebre racconto "Il velo nero del pastore", cui si riferisce il titolo).

The first novel by the acclaimed author of The Ice Storm and Purple America traces a group of friends in Haledon, New Jersey, through one spring in their rocky passage toward adulthood. They are out of school, trying to start a band, trying to find work - looking for something to do in the degraded terrain of their suburban hometown. Garden State captures the lyricism of stark lives in an intense and unforgettable story of friendship and betrayal. With a new preface by the author.