An Arsonist's Guide to Writers' Homes in New England bookcover

An Arsonist's Guide to Writers' Homes in New England

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Description

"Funny, profound . . . a seductive book with a payoff on every page."--People

A lot of remarkable things have happened in the life of Sam Pulsifer, the hapless hero of this incendiary novel, beginning with the ten years he spent in prison for accidentally burning down Emily Dickinson's house and unwittingly killing two people. emerging at age twenty-eight, he creates a new life and identity as a husband and father. But when the homes of other famous New England writers suddenly go up in smoke, he must prove his innocence by uncovering the identity of this literary-minded arsonist.

In the league of such contemporary classics as A Confederacy of Dunces and The World According to Garp, An Arsonist's Guide to Writers' Homes in New England is an utterly original story about truth and honesty, life and the imagination.

Product Details

PublisherAlgonquin Books
Publish DateSeptember 02, 2008
Pages305
LanguageEnglish
TypeBook iconPaperback / softback
EAN/UPC9781565126145
Dimensions8.2 X 6.3 X 0.9 inches | 0.7 pounds

About the Author

Brock Clarke is an award-winning author of seven previous works of fiction, including the bestselling An Arsonist's Guide to Writers' Homes in New England. He lives in Maine, and teaches at Bowdoin College.

Reviews

"Sizzles." - The Washington Post Book World

"It's nearly impossible not to care about and laugh with Sam. ...He appeals to the fool in everyone and comforts us in knowing that we're not alone."--Chicago Tribune

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