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If Nanci Kincaid's trademark talent is for narrative voice, her trademark subject is the mating game. "Full of loving and lovelorn women whose affections run as fast, as deep--sometimes even as muddied--as the Mississippi."--Publishers Weekly, starred; "Eight exquisite examples of great short story writing . . . Kincaid's voice is strong, true, and clear, and there is a solid nugget of truth in each story. Highly recommended."--Library Journal; "The narrative voice in all the stories is sure and strong, bolstered by Kincaid's fresh insights and quirky humor."--Booklist; "Entertaining and occasionally dazzling . . . Good, gritty work from a vigorous talent. Kincaid may well blossom into one of the better storytellers around."--Kirkus Reviews.
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always know more about the facts of life because most of the facts happen to women," writes a mother to her daughter in the title story of this breathtaking collection, which goes on to prove just that.
Nanci Kincaid's eight exquisite stories deftly capture the kind of moments a woman never forgets. Watching the mysterious transformation of your mother as she dolls herself up for a night on the town--with a man other than your father. Watching your best friend fall for the bad boy in town. Wondering if the man at work you're secretly in love with means something by the hand he lets linger on your arm. Kissing a man named Gable on a moonlit night when you've just found out you have only a few months left to live.
With an irresistible narrative voice that captures both the humor and heartbreak of love, Nanci Kincaid paints a portrait of women's lifelong courtship with men that will make you laugh and cry in recognition.
About the Author
Nanci Kincaid is the author of two previous novels, Crossing Blood and Balls, and a collection of short stories, Pretending the Bed Is a Raft. She lives in Hawaii with her husband. They have four grown children.
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- PublisherAlgonquin Books
- Publication date1997
- ISBN 10 1565121775
- ISBN 13 9781565121775
- BindingHardcover
- Edition number1
- Number of pages241
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