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Safe As Houses (Iowa Short Fiction Award)
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Safe As Houses, The Debut Story Collection Of Mariehelene Bertino, Proves That Not All Homes Are Shelters. The Titular Story Revolves Around An Aging English Professor Who, Mourning The Loss Of His Wife, Robs Other People'S Homes Of Their Sentimental Knickknacks. In Free Ham, A Young Dropout Wins A Ham After Her House Burns Down And Refuses To Accept It. Has My Ham Done Anything Wrong? She Asks When The Grocery Store Manager Demands That She Claim It.In Carry Me Home, Sisters Of Saint Joseph, A Failed Commercial Writer Moves Into The Basement Of A Convent And Inadvertently Discovers The Secrets Of The Sisters Of Saint Joseph. A Girl, Hoping To Talk Her Brother Out Of Enlisting In The Army, Brings Bob Dylan Home For Thanksgiving Dinner In The Quiet, Dreamy North Of. In The Idea Of Marcel, Emily, A Conservative, Elegant Girl, Has Dinner With The Idea Of Her Exboyfriend, Marcel. In A Night Filled With Baffling Coincidences, Including Marcel Having Dinner With His Idea Of Emily, She Wonders Why We Tend To Be More In Love With Ideas Than With Reality. In And Out Of The Rooms Of These Gritty, Whimsical Stories Roam Troubled, Funny People Struggling To Reconcile Their Circumstances To Some Kind Of American Ideal And Failing, Over And Over.The Stories Of Safe As Houses Are Magical And Original And Help Answer Such Universal And Existential Questions As: How Far Will We Go To Stay Loyal To Our Friends? Can We Love A Man Even Though He Is Inches Shorter Than Our Ideal? Why Doesnt Bob Dylan Ever Have His Own Smokes? And Are There Patron Saints For Everything, Even Lost Socks And Bad Movies?All Homes Are Not Shelters. But Then Again, Some Are. Welcome To The Home Of Mariehelene Bertino.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main theme of 'Safe as Houses'? A: The main theme of 'Safe as Houses' revolves around the idea that not all homes serve as shelters. The stories explore the complexities of human relationships and the search for belonging amidst personal struggles.
- Q: Who is the author of 'Safe as Houses'? A: The author of 'Safe as Houses' is Marie-Helene Bertino, who won the Iowa Short Fiction Award for this debut story collection.
- Q: How many pages are in 'Safe as Houses'? A: 'Safe as Houses' contains a total of 164 pages.
- Q: What type of binding does 'Safe as Houses' have? A: 'Safe as Houses' is available in a paperback binding.
- Q: When was 'Safe as Houses' published? A: 'Safe as Houses' was published on October 1, 2012.
- Q: What is the condition of the book? A: 'Safe as Houses' is in new condition, ensuring a quality reading experience.
- Q: What genre does 'Safe as Houses' belong to? A: 'Safe as Houses' falls under the genre of Short Stories, featuring a collection of unique narratives.
- Q: What can readers expect from the writing style in 'Safe as Houses'? A: Readers can expect a blend of magical realism and gritty realism, with whimsical storytelling that addresses universal themes and existential questions.
- Q: Are there specific stories in the collection that stand out? A: Yes, notable stories include the titular 'Safe as Houses', 'Free Ham', and 'North Of', each showcasing different aspects of human experience.
- Q: Is 'Safe as Houses' suitable for all ages? A: 'Safe as Houses' contains themes and situations that may resonate more with adult readers, making it better suited for a mature audience.