Driving on the rim
(Book)
Author:
Published:
New York : Alfred A. Knopf, 2010.
Format:
Book
Edition:
1st ed.
Physical Desc:
305 pages ; 24 cm
Status:
Description
The unforgettable story of a housepainter turned doctor in Big Sky country who finds himself on a darkly funny journey to salvation in this “irrepressibly comic and optimistic” novel (The New York Times Book Review) from the acclaimed author of Ninety-two in the Shade and Cloudbursts
Berl Pickett is living in the small town of Livingston, Montana. The son of Pentecostal rug-shampooers, Pickett has never been the social toast of the town, but when he is accused of negligent homicide in the death of his former lover, he finds himself ostracized by his colleagues and realizes just how small his little village truly is. But fortunately for Berl, the very thing that sets him apart—his inability to follow the pack—proves to be his saving grace. With this inglorious hero, McGuane has created an unforgettable voyager.
Berl Pickett is living in the small town of Livingston, Montana. The son of Pentecostal rug-shampooers, Pickett has never been the social toast of the town, but when he is accused of negligent homicide in the death of his former lover, he finds himself ostracized by his colleagues and realizes just how small his little village truly is. But fortunately for Berl, the very thing that sets him apart—his inability to follow the pack—proves to be his saving grace. With this inglorious hero, McGuane has created an unforgettable voyager.
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Branford/Blackstone Adult Fiction
FICTION
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East Lyme Public Adult Fiction
McGuane, Thomas (Driving)
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Essex Adult Fiction
MCGUANE
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Gales Ferry (LPL) Adult Fiction
F McGuane
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Language:
English
ISBN:
9781400041558, 1400041554
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APA Citation (style guide)
McGuane, T. (2010). Driving on the rim. Alfred A. Knopf.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation (style guide)McGuane, Thomas. 2010. Driving On the Rim. Alfred A. Knopf.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities Citation (style guide)McGuane, Thomas, Driving On the Rim. Alfred A. Knopf, 2010.
MLA Citation (style guide)McGuane, Thomas. Driving On the Rim. Alfred A. Knopf, 2010.
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