Jincy Willett's most beloved characters return in this wickedly smart and funny take on the thriller genre by one of our most acclaimed literary humourists.
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January 1, 1946
This author delves into the depths of the human psyche, exploring the loneliness, bitterness, and peculiar humor that lurks within everyday existence. Her work is characterized by keen observation and a sharp, albeit sometimes unexpected, perspective on the world. Through her characters, she often reveals hidden motivations and internal monologues, prompting readers to reflect on their own lives. Her distinctive style offers a fresh viewpoint on seemingly ordinary moments.
- 2022
- 2014
AMY FALLS DOWN
- 338 pages
- 12 hours of reading
Amy Gallup, an aging novelist and writing instructor, navigates life in Escondido, California, alongside her dog, Alphonse. Despite ongoing writer's block, she has made strides in her emotional state, moving from anger to a bemused calmness. While she remains a hermit, she has opened up to some of her students, allowing them into her life. This shift signals her journey toward a semblance of happiness, reflecting a gradual acceptance of her circumstances.
- 2009
The Writing Class
- 338 pages
- 12 hours of reading
Set against the backdrop of a university writing workshop, the story follows Amy Gallup, a once-promising writer now teaching aspiring authors. As the semester unfolds, a series of threatening incidents and a murder disrupt the class, with each student becoming a suspect. The investigation reveals clues embedded in their writing, blending humor with a dark exploration of the struggles and obsessions of the writing life. This cleverly crafted mystery delves into the complexities of creativity and the lengths to which individuals will go to achieve success.
- 2004
Winner of the National Book Award
- 336 pages
- 12 hours of reading
Set in Rhode Island, Winner of the National Book Award tells the story of twins who could not be more different. Abigail Mather is a woman of passionate sensual and sexual appetites, while her sister, the book loving local librarian Dorcas, lives a quiet life of the mind. But when the sisters are sought out by the predatory and famous poet, Guy DeVilbiss, who introduces them to Hollywood hack writer and possible psychopath Conrad Lowe, they rapidly become pawns in a game that leads to betrayal, shame and ultimately, murder.Darkly comic and satirical, Jincy Willett's Winner of the National Book Award is unnervingly funny and disarmingly tender whether she is writing about sex, literary delusion or Yankee pretension.
- 2002
Eccentric and complex characters navigate the unconventional aspects of life in these humorous and poignant stories. Women age gracefully, men face love and mortality, and troubled children strive for maturity. Willett's unique voice and dry humor provide fresh insights into human existence, capturing those pivotal moments in relationships when life’s truths are revealed.