Description
A Washington Post Best Novel of the Year
Berl Pickett is a housepainter turned doctor living in the small town of Livingston, Montana. The son of Pentecostal rug-shampooers, Pickett has never been the social toast of the town, but when he is accused of negligent homicide in the death of his former lover, he finds himself ostracized by his colleagues and realizes just how small his little village truly is. But fortunately for Berl, the very thing that sets him apart--his inability to follow the pack--proves to be his saving grace. With this inglorious hero, McGuane has created an unforgettable voyager on a darkly funny journey to salvation.Author: Thomas McGuane
Publisher: Vintage
Published: 10/04/2011
Pages: 320
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.55lbs
Size: 8.10h x 5.28w x 0.70d
ISBN13: 9781400075225
ISBN10: 140007522X
BISAC Categories:
- Fiction | Literary
- Fiction | Small Town & Rural
- Fiction | Psychological
About the Author
Thomas McGuane lives in McLeod, Montana. He is a member of the American Academy of Arts and Letters and the author of ten novels, three works of nonfiction, and three collections of stories.