> I live in a rural area, and know the
sorts
> of people the Woodrell describes here --
indeed,
> Woodrell is one of the few recent writers, in
my
> opinion, to really capture the truth about rural
life.
> Best of all, the plot's tight and the narrative
drive
> is relentless. Highly, highly
recommended.
I thought his most recent, TOMATO RED, was excellent as well.
I thought it was an interesting blend of an old film noir
plot and all the rural life details.
Wish he could get more attention than he does. And wish he
would publish more often.
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