John Dufresne takes us to Requiem, Massachusetts, where Johnny's mom is driving in the breakdown lane once again. Dad is down South somewhere living his secret life. And little sister Audrey, when she's not walking her cat Deluxe in a baby stroller, spends her time locked in a closet. Johnny, meanwhile, is hell-bent on saving the family from itself.

About the Author
John Dufresne, author of Flash! Writing the Very Short Story, teaches at Miami's Florida International University.

Reviews
"Dufresne's characters are poignant, their frailties both pitiful and hilarious in this novel of the strong push and pull of family entanglements." -- Booklist
"Dufresne's orchestration of wayward strands of storytelling makes him a worthy heir to Laurence Sterne, James Joyce and William Faulkner." -- BookPage
"John Dufresne imbues the most appalling stories with humor and such an even-handed warmth they almost glow. He rides the tragicomic edge." -- Miami Herald
"Dufresne knows how to twine a poet's language with a fictionista's verve." -- South Florida Sun-Sentinel


Awards
Winner of Florida Book Award 2008.



Book Information
ISBN 9780393334869
Author John Dufresne
Format Paperback
Page Count 332
Imprint WW Norton & Co
Publisher WW Norton & Co
Weight(grams) 412g
Dimensions(mm) 211mm * 140mm * 20mm