After the Plague: Stories
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Written by T.C. Boyle.
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Hailed as one of the best short story writers of his generation, T.C. Boyle presents sixteen stories--nine of which appeared in The New Yorker--that highlight the evolving excellence of his inventive, modern, and wickedly witty style. In After the Plague, Boyle exhibits his maturing themes through an amazing array of subjects in a range of emotional keys. He taps today's headlines, from air rage ("Friendly Skies") to abortion doctors ("Killing Babies"), and delves into more naturalistic themes of quiet power and passion, from a tale of first love ("The Love of My Life") to a story about confronting old age ("Rust"). Combining joy and humor with the dark, intense scenarios that Boyle's audience has come to love, After the Plague reveals a writer at the top of his form.User Reviews (1) Login or create an account to write a review.
MaTitwonky thinks this book is Excellent.
This is a book of short stories. I can honestly say I liked all the stories in this collection, but there were a few that were more special to me. I think TC Boyle has the ability to express an understanding of aging and how it affects different people in different ways. This is illustrated best in Rust, My Widow, and Death of the Cool. Boyle also has a feel for women's characters as he expresses in The Love Of My Life. Many of these stories moved me; one (The Black and White Sisters) gave me a chill down my spine. I highly recommend this book to those who appreciate very good writing combined with thought provoking plots. This one's a keeper!