Denis Johnson Wins 2007 National Book Award in Fiction
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Who's the random hot lady in the fringe dress at the beginning? Ha ha, it's so incongruous.
yeondu2 1 year ago
I am a huge fan of Carver's as well, as a young aspiring writer myself I think that I understand exactly what you mean. Carver is so particular in his writing style and his voice and although I know he hated this term, "minimalism" seems to be a trend with many younger authors. If this is what you mean, then I understand. But Denis Johnson, especially "Jesus' Son" is very obviously influenced by Carver. In fact, Carver taught and drank with Johnson during their time in Iowa.
heartworm666 2 years ago
"Pig's Big Win!" National Book Award Winner 2010! Denis Johnson is a hell of a great guy!
zoetropez 2 years ago
As much as I admire Carver I think his influence has chastened countless young writers, and encouraged many who should not have been so encouraged. Johnson is a special kind of beast and bully...and has brought food and beast language [ W. Gass] back into the game.
dinnerbucket9 3 years ago
So am I
toReasonWhy 3 years ago
i am speaking about a very good book she wrote called 'how to read like a writer'
johnmonk66 3 years ago
She never said anything about "slow read." She said "patiently read" and "close read," and simultaneously she wonderfully showcased how to incorporate skillful, in her case brilliant, slow reading into the thematic of a book. It's merely coincidental that she reads quickly and still with great patience and sensitivity.
toReasonWhy 3 years ago
i woke up a long time ago
unless i am dreaming it
johnmonk66 3 years ago
bees in fog......the psychic distress of a sleeping squirrel....
dinnerbucket9 3 years ago
I am ashamed to admit I have not read THE NAME OF THE WORLD as yet [ and so will, soon deserve The Punishments]. I have, however, recently finished SEEK,which I found dull-minded and predictable. That said, I hold fast to my opinion of his gifts as a novelist.
dinnerbucket9 3 years ago