In this Book
- Destination Known
- Book
- 2001
- Published by: University of Pittsburgh Press
- Series: Drue Heinz Literature Prize
summary
Winner of the 2001 Drue Heinz Literature Prize. The characters in Brett Ellen Block’s debut collection of short stories may know their destinations, but they don’t always rush to them. From a runaway on an ice cream truck to a down-and-out retiree in a porn shop, they struggle to face both their pasts and their futures. In a series of tightly focused and deftly drawn vignettes, Block explores the detours, potholes, and speed bumps along the road of life. These are stories about people at loose ends in their lives, coming to the realization that they can’t always sit back and enjoy the ride. Whether they’re committing petty larceny, moping their way through the winding streets and canals of Venice, or seeking to escape North Carolina’s Outer Banks, Block’s characters are learning to get behind the wheel and take control.
Table of Contents
Download Full Book
- Destination Known
- pp. 1-8
- For Sale by Owner
- pp. 9-22
- The High Month
- pp. 23-34
- Edith Drogan’s Uncle Is Dead
- pp. 35-50
- One Train May Hide Another
- pp. 51-58
- Unemployment
- pp. 59-69
- Adult Books
- pp. 70-86
- A Decent Night’s Sleep
- pp. 87-103
- Round Trip
- pp. 104-114
- In the City of the Living
- pp. 115-127
- On a Clear Day
- pp. 128-133
- Future Tense
- pp. 134-146
- Acknowledgments
- pp. 147-148
- Back Cover
- p. BC
Additional Information
ISBN
9780822978763
Related ISBN(s)
9780822962458
MARC Record
OCLC
606635341
Pages
160
Launched on MUSE
2015-01-01
Language
English
Open Access
No