From the Pulitzer Prize–winning author of Empire Falls, this slyly funny, moving novel about a blue-collar town in upstate New York—and about Sully, one of its unluckiest citizens, who has been doing the wrong thing triumphantly for fifty years—is a classic American story. "Remarkable.... A revelation of the human heart." —The Washington Post Divorced from his own wife and carrying on halfheartedly with another man's, saddled with a bum knee and friends who make enemies redundant, Sully now has one new problem to cope with: a long-estranged son who is in imminent danger of following in his father's footsteps. With its uproarious humor and a heart that embraces humanity's follies as well as its triumphs, Nobody's Fool, from Pulitzer Prize-winning author, Richard Russo, is storytelling at its most generous. Nobody’s Fool was made into a movie starring Paul Newman, Bruce Willis, Jessica Tandy, and Melody Griffith. Look for Everybody’s Fool, available now, and Somebody’s Fool, coming soon.
Sully Reeks
Deze serie vertelt met stille ironie en diep begrip voor de eigenaardigheden van zijn eigenzinnige personages over het Amerika van de gewone man. Het richt zich op het leven van personages die betekenis en verbinding zoeken in het aangezicht van levensuitdagingen. De verhalen verkennen vaak thema's als familie, ouder worden en het streven naar geluk onder onverwachte omstandigheden. Lezers worden meegezogen in intieme portretten van individuen die worstelen met hun verleden en heden.
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Everybody's Fool
- 496bladzijden
- 18 uur lezen
Richard Russo returns to North Bath, New York, revisiting beloved characters from his earlier work. The story centers on Sully, who, despite newfound good fortune, faces the grim prognosis from a VA cardiologist that he has only a year or two to live. He struggles to keep this news from those closest to him: Ruth, the married woman he has long loved; Rub Squeers, his loyal but hapless friend; and his estranged son and grandson, with whom he carries a heavy burden of regret. The narrative also introduces Doug Raymer, the police chief preoccupied with his late wife's potential infidelity; Gus Moynihan, the mayor grappling with his own marital issues; and Carl Roebuck, whose history of failing upward may finally catch up with him. Additionally, Charice Bond offers a glimmer of hope for Raymer, while her brother Jerome presents a looming threat. Filled with humor, heart, and the complexities of human relationships, this work showcases Russo's signature style, blending warmth and authenticity in a richly drawn community. It stands as a testament to his storytelling prowess and remains a poignant exploration of life's challenges and connections.