I enjoyed your comments on Southern Gothic and its relation
to noir, Miker. I read Woodrell's GIVE US A KISS--billed as
"a country noir"--last week and loved it. I have enjoyed the
two other books by him that I've read, but this was my
favorite. Wickedly funny, yet also sad. That can be a great
combo when done well.
Larry Brown and Chris Offutt are two other great writers who
have both their Southern Gothic moments and their hardboiled
moments. And what about Cormac McCarthy? Talk about
hardboiled.
One day until 70s month. I hope to re-read some Elmore
Leonards from that era (I love those Detroit novels) as well
as read Vern E. Smith's THE JONES MEN for the first time. I'm
looking forward to hearing others' comments on this era as
well. And for those who've never read THE LAST GOOD KISS,
wadda you waiting for? C'mon, 70s month is the perfect time
give it a whirl.
Chris
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