Nick Dybek writes with an unusual combination of raw power and poetry, often delving into complex family dynamics and moral quandaries. His style is marked by a sharp insight into the human psyche and an ability to evoke an unsettling atmosphere. With precision and rhythm in his prose, Dybek explores themes of loss, guilt, and the search for identity. His works resonate with a strong sense of place and emotional depth.
Follows the experiences of a youth whose family and island community entirely depend on the king crab trade that constantly risks his father's life, a situation that is further threatened by a new fleet owner's intentions of selling away the island's livelihood.