Scissors
$36.00
- Paperback
224 pages
- Release Date
15 May 2014
Summary
A insightful fictional look at one of America’s greatest authors–a funny, compassionate, and convincing portrayal of the creative life of Raymond Carver.
Based on the life of the great short-story writer Raymond Carver, Scissors is a compassionate and convincing portrayal of the creative life. An alcoholic with no money, Raymond’s writing career is going nowhere. When the charismatic editor Douglas, known ominously as “Scissors” among his peers, takes an interest in his stori…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780345805584 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 0345805585 |
| Author: | Stéphane Michaka, John Cullen |
| Publisher: | Random House USA Inc |
| Imprint: | Anchor Books |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 224 |
| Release Date: | 15 May 2014 |
| Weight: | 236g |
| Dimensions: | 203mm x 132mm x 14mm |
You Can Find This Book In
What They're Saying
Critics Review
Praise for Scissors “Whether or not you know anything about Carver and his stories matters little.
“[An] empathetic exploration of an author’s soul.” —NPR“Wonderful… . Scissors is extraordinary … for the humanity and compassion with which Michaka presents his flawed and fascinating characters… . Tender without ever slipping into sentimentality.” —The Millions“Inventive… . [Michaka] succeeds at evoking Carver’s own oft-imitated style.” —The Santa Fe New Mexican “A pretty darn good novel.” —The Oregonian “Michaka performs the prodigious feat of intertwining four biographies to produce a powerful reflection on literature itself.” —Le Monde
About The Author
Stéphane Michaka
Stephane Michaka was born in Paris in 1974. He studied at Cambridge University and taught French in South Africa before embarking on a writing career. He has written theater pieces, children’s books, television scripts, and radio plays. Scissors is his third novel.
Returns
This item is eligible for free returns within 30 days of delivery. See our returns policy for further details.