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Set against the stark backdrop of North America's central plains, this collection of haunting stories delves into how geography shapes lives. Characters grapple with isolation and transformation, such as an overweight bartender seeking excitement by plunging over a waterfall, a son reflecting on his father's celestial passion, and a lonely divorcee crafting a boat for a fresh start. The narrative culminates at a high school reunion, where disparate lives converge, highlighting profound connections amidst the vastness of their surroundings.
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Country of Cold: Stories, Kevin Patterson
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- Released
- 2004
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- Title
- Country of Cold: Stories
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Kevin Patterson
- Publisher
- Knopf Doubleday Publishing Group
- Released
- 2004
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 272
- ISBN13
- 9780385722179
- Category
- Fiction
- Description
- Set against the stark backdrop of North America's central plains, this collection of haunting stories delves into how geography shapes lives. Characters grapple with isolation and transformation, such as an overweight bartender seeking excitement by plunging over a waterfall, a son reflecting on his father's celestial passion, and a lonely divorcee crafting a boat for a fresh start. The narrative culminates at a high school reunion, where disparate lives converge, highlighting profound connections amidst the vastness of their surroundings.