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People Like Us : Short Stories
Overview
Darkly comic and highly entertaining, Javier Valdés's stories insinuate themselves in the unsuspecting reader like a heady brew with a strange kick. From the exploits of an urban vigilante to the erotic pleasures exacted from an unrequited love, from a menacing treasure to a family that brings a whole new twist to the meaning of neighbors, People Like Us is seasoned with irreverent takes on Valdés's favorite writers and directors -- such as Stephen King and Martin Scorsese -- as he delivers a unique array of fascinating and hapless urban creatures.
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Details
- ISBN-13: 9780743286466
- ISBN-10: 0743286464
- Publisher: Atria Books
- Publish Date: June 2006
- Dimensions: 8.4 x 5.56 x 0.53 inches
- Shipping Weight: 0.48 pounds
- Page Count: 224
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