Breece D'J Pancake cut short a promising career when he took his own life at the age twenty-six. Published posthumously, this is a collection of stories that depict the world of Pancake's native rural West Virginia.
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Breece D'J Pancake masterfully captures the stark realities of rural West Virginia. His prose, often compared to Hemingway's, is dense with vivid imagery and raw naturalism. Pancake delves deeply into themes of identity, rural life, and the tension between humanity and the natural world. His compact, unadorned style and emotional depth resonate with readers who appreciate authenticity and literary skill.


- 2003