Among the missing
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New York : Ballantine Books, [2002].
Physical Desc:
xi, 274 pages : illustrations ; 21 cm
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FICTION Chaon, D.
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Description
Overview: In this haunting, bracing new collection, Dan Chaon shares stories of men, women, and children who live far outside the American Dream, while wondering which decision, which path, or which accident brought them to this place. Chaon mines the psychological landscape of his characters to dazzling effect. Each story radiates with sharp humor, mystery, wonder, and startling compassion. Among the Missing lingers in the mind through its subtle grace and power of language.
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Book
Language:
English
ISBN:
9780345441614, 0345441613
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Description
Overview: In this haunting, bracing new collection, Dan Chaon shares stories of men, women, and children who live far outside the American Dream, while wondering which decision, which path, or which accident brought them to this place. Chaon mines the psychological landscape of his characters to dazzling effect. Each story radiates with sharp humor, mystery, wonder, and startling compassion. Among the Missing lingers in the mind through its subtle grace and power of language.
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Accelerated Reader AR,UG,6.2,12,69023.
Awards
"National Book Award finalist"--Cover.
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APA Citation (style guide)
Chaon, D. (2002). Among the missing. New York, Ballantine Books.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation (style guide)Chaon, Dan. 2002. Among the Missing. New York, Ballantine Books.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities Citation (style guide)Chaon, Dan, Among the Missing. New York, Ballantine Books, 2002.
MLA Citation (style guide)Chaon, Dan. Among the Missing. New York, Ballantine Books, 2002.
Note! Citation formats are based on standards as of July 2022. Citations contain only title, author, edition, publisher, and year published. Citations should be used as a guideline and should be double checked for accuracy.
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